15 Oct Call for Innovations to Reduce Air Pollution in Serbia and Improve Air Quality
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Serbia, in co-operation with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), has invited innovators to come up with ideas to reduce air pollution.
Innovations are sought that will contribute to:
- Reducing the emission of pollutants and increasing the efficiency and functionality of individual furnaces;
- Improve the monitoring and processing of air quality data, with the help of new devices, software or methods;
- It effectively purifies the air with the help of innovative devices;
- Reduce air pollution in the transport, agriculture, industry and utilities sectors either through equipment or process improvements;
- Reduce the impact of air pollution on children.
The following prizes await you:
- Innovation Award, for a particularly well thought out and mature project idea;
- Technical assistance to develop a good idea and find funding;
- Capital co-financing, for extremely well-designed and prepared ideas
In addition, with the support of the WHO and UNICEF, UNDP will provide guidance and assistance for the further development of selected proposals and promote project results as examples of good practice.
Who can participate?
Legal entities can apply for the first four categories, while the invitation is open for individual applications for the fifth. The fifth category is especially intended for young people, students, and the private sector.
The application deadline for the early phase is October 20, 2020, and for the 2nd phase, November 20, 2020.
The full text of the call in English is available at https://bit.ly/3ie8rEb , and the application form can be found at http://bit.ly/CleanAirUNDP .