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Public notice is open until the 13th of September. Proposals must involve technologies in the area of IoT and Smart City
The Brazilian Industrial Research and Innovation Company (EMBRAPII) and the British Newton Fund will jointly invest £2 million in research, development and innovation projects involving IoT (Internet of Things) and Smart Cities. The proposals must involve Brazilian and British companies and be carried out in partnership with the EMBRAPII Units. The public notice is open to companies of all sizes until September 13th.
Projects must focus on the development of solutions and new technologies that promote social and economic impacts in Brazil, that is, that bring direct or indirect benefits to vulnerable or low-income populations. Among the priority areas to innovate are: health, agricultural technology, climate change, renewable energy, infrastructure and education.
In this model of international cooperation, each country finances its respective companies: each selected proposal will receive up to 200 thousand pounds. The deadline for completing the research is 2 years.
EMBRAPII – EMBRAPII's operating model allows speed, flexibility and reduced risk in supporting companies' RD&I projects. The organization finances 1/3 of Brazilian industry projects with non-reimbursable resources and promotes the integration of the productive sector with research institutes.
Currently, calls are also open with the IIA (Israel Innovation Authority) for projects in the areas of energy technologies, IoT (Internet of Things), agriculture and life sciences; and with the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TACR), for the development of Industry 4.0 projects.
Newton Fund – It is an initiative of the British government to promote initiatives that strengthen the social and economic development of emerging countries, through research, science and technology, and that help to establish lasting partnerships with the Brazilian government and philanthropic institutions. More information: www.embrapii.org.br
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