Lighting Africa Grant Competition - Development Marketplace competitionThe World Bank Group and its partners are pleased to announce a Development Marketplace (DM) competition for the design and delivery of low cost, high quality, non-fossil fuel-based lighting products targeting low income consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The DM is part of the broader Lighting Africa program managed by the World Bank Group which seeks to reach 250 million customers with modern, affordable lighting by 2030.
The grant competition entitled "Innovations in Off-Grid Lighting Products and Services for Africa" will reward project ideas that address the various off-grid lighting needs of Sub-Saharan Africa, including alternative distribution models, new clean lighting technology, stronger production chains, and improvement of the policy environment.
Ten to 20 winners will receive grant funding up to $200,000.
The competition is open to a broad range of innovators around the world, including private businesses, nongovernmental organizations, universities, government entities, and individuals.
The deadline for submitting proposals is 23:00 GMT on October 31, 2007.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Lighting Africa Grant Competition Web site at: http://www.lightingafrica.org
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