Grant Programs
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Window V – Student Research and Innovation
Empowering undergraduate and postgraduate students to lead research and innovation projects that address real Gambian development challenges.
Window I – Government Systems and Evidence
Strengthening policy systems, governance structures, and evidence-based decision-making within Gambian public institutions.
Window IV – Innovation Lifecycle and Market Readiness
Accelerating innovation from concept to market-ready solution through grants to Gambian startups, SMEs, and innovation hubs.
Window X – Diaspora and International Collaboration
Harnessing the expertise, networks, and resources of the Gambian diaspora and international partners to advance research and innovation in The Gambia.
Window VIII – Local Government and Provincial Development
Supporting urban and provincial Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and Area Councils to lead community-driven research, innovation, and service deli…
Window VI – TVET and Skills Innovation
Modernising technical and vocational education through curriculum innovation, industry partnerships, and skills development aligned with emerging Gam…
Window III – Research Infrastructure and Systems
Investing in physical, digital, and institutional research infrastructure to enable world-class research, experimentation, and knowledge production i…
Window II – Cross-Cutting Capacity Strengthening
Building research, innovation, and technical capacity across universities, government agencies, local government authorities, and civil society organ…
Window VII – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Building robust MEL systems, impact evidence, and organisational learning capacity across the NRIF grantee ecosystem.
Window IX – Partnerships and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Fostering cross-sector research and innovation consortia that bring together at least three institutions from at least two different sectors.