The total amount available for this funding opportunity is currently MUR30 Million
The MRIC will allocate the available budget across the two Research and Innovation areas to ensure a balanced response.
For the Technology-based counter-measures, the maximum amount per grant is MUR 2 Million over 3 to 9 months.
For the Social and Policy counter-measures, the maximum amount per grant is MUR 1 Million over 3 to 9 months.
Exceptionally, financial support of 100% will be granted for approved projects. However, applicants need to demonstrate their contribution to the project and are strongly advised to consult the Guide on Allowable and Non-Allowable Expenses specific to this Special Call on the MRIC website.
Eligibilities
Companies and research institutions with expertise in a variety of fields: medical equipment and treatment equipment, prophylactic equipment, remote medicine, measurement, and control equipment, paper, textile, chemical manufacture, polymers and plastics industries, etc.
This Special Call for Proposals applies to applications from Mauritius, Rodrigues and the outer islands within the Republic of Mauritius.
NGOs including community-based organizations, the Maker community, academia, companies, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply, preferably in networked form.
Eligible Regions: Mauritius, Rodrigues and the outer islands within the Republic of Mauritius
