Applications call for Bioscience Innovation Bootcamp 2020

As part of the initiative, a 5-day bioscience innovation Bootcamp has been organized for entrepreneurial scientists in eastern Africa to empower them to develop innovative and commercially viable biological-based ideas in areas including but not limited to;

• Agroecology
• Food and feed
• Wastewater treatment
• Biopharmaceutical
• Bioenergy
• Biomaterials
• Medical diagnostics
• Green chemicals

Eligibility

This call shall be limited to citizens and/or nationals of the seven (7) BioInnovate Africa participating countries attached to a university, research institution, private company, or other related organization (either as an employee or student).

Benefits

• Access to Investors: Networking with investors & industry players at the 1st Regional Bioeconomy Conference.
• Investment Readiness: Winners of the pitch event will get admission to a 3 months acceleration program by Villgro Kenya & BioInnovate Africa.
• Fundraising: Increase your chances of being eligible for future BioInnovate Africa & Villgro Kenya funding and technical assistance.

Selection Criteria

• An innovative biobased idea with potential for commercial application (40 points)
• A multidisciplinary team of three (3) members e.g. comprising of academia and industry/private sector (30 points).
• At least 2 of the team members must be youth, i.e. within the age bracket of 15-35 years (10 points)
• Technical proof of concept will be preferred over unproven ideas (20 points).

Application 

Applicants are invited to submit the following as part of their application:

• A support letter/email from your institution of affiliation (signed by e.g. the head of the department)
• CVs of team members
• A one-page personal motivation statement by the team leader
• A PowerPoint application uploaded in this format using these guidelines

All applications will be uploaded through the online portal