The aim of the competition is to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of value chains and to productive diversification through the development of RDI projects linked to challenges, which involve the incorporation of high-impact, scalable and strategically valuable knowledge and technology in production processes.
Who can apply?
The following Applicant Entities that carry out research or technological development or technological innovation in STI may participate in this competition:
- Universities that are licensed by Sunedu as of the closing date of the application
- Public Research Institutes (IPI)
- Institutes or centers for research and/or technological development and/or technological innovation of a public or private non-profit regime
- Private non-profit legal entities that carry out RD and innovation activities according to their corporate purpose
- Peruvian companies in the productive or service sector that have registered an annual sale of more than 150 UIT in 2022 or 2023
What projects are you looking for?
Proposals submitted in this competition must preferably be related to providing solutions to technological and/or innovation needs prioritized for the following value chains or strategic areas or both:
| Value chains | Strategic areas |
| Aquaculture Banana Cocoa Chestnuts Distillates Andean grains Dairy and dairy products Purple corn Avocado Wood products Textiles and clothing | Adaptation and mitigation to climate change Valuation and sustainable use of biodiversity Circular economy Health Food security Renewable energies Information and communication technologies (ICT) |
Financing: Maximum amount of financing in the form of non-reimbursable monetary resources of up to S/700,000.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (1:00 p.m.)
Find the guidelines and apply here.
