[SDI-Africa] East African Community RICTSP Incubator Project: Open Call for Proposals

[Kate Lance]

I only just came across this.... and unfortunately, the deadline is just three days away.  still, I pass it on in case some can take advantage on short notice. it may be of interest to businesses (private entrepeneurs) who could benefit from the incorporation of geospatial services into their business activities. 

http://www.eac.int/advert_incubator_project.htm
http://www.eac.int/EACIncubatorProjects_Call4Proposals-FINAL.pdf
http://www.eac.int/EACIncubatorProjects_FAQ.pdf
EAC RICTSP Incubator Projects: Open Call for Proposals
Deadline: 9 July 2007.
The overall objective of the Regional ICT Support Programme (RICTSP) is to contribute to the Eastern and Southern Africa regional integration agenda through an effective and efficient Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) environment. The primary purpose of the RICTSP is to achieve a reduction in the “digital divide” by removing some of the constraints to the efficient use of ICT. 
The EAC RICTSP Incubator Project is established to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and private entrepreneurs in initiatives where ICTs are used to boost business or which are regarded as ICT service businesses. The aim of the Incubators Project is that the entrepreneurs integrate ICT tools in their daily business, create new business opportunities using modern ICT solution or create new type of business or services using ICT as vehicle for the business and for cross-sectoral solutions or having impact in the development of the society. Special attention, although not exclusive, will be given to enterprises run by women. 
This open call for proposals shall culminate with the award of grants to successful applicants to establish and/or support projects the demonstrate the viability of the Internet.


       
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