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Grant Technology & Innovation Open

Window IV – Innovation Lifecycle and Market Readiness

Deadline: August 15, 2026 — 21 days remaining

AI-Assisted Screening: Applications are subject to AI-assisted initial screening. All AI outputs are reviewed by human staff before any decision is made.

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Programme Description

Supports innovators and entrepreneurs in developing, prototyping, and scaling innovations from concept through to market readiness and commercialisation.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Lead Applicants

  • Registered Gambian startups (company registration under the Companies Act)
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in The Gambia with fewer than 250 employees
  • Innovation hubs, incubators, and accelerators registered in The Gambia
  • Social enterprises with a primary social or environmental mission

Key Eligibility Conditions

  • The innovation must address a documented Gambian challenge and have primary relevance to The Gambia's development context
  • The lead applicant must be majority-owned (>50%) by Gambians or Gambian residents. Applications from diaspora-led businesses with active Gambian operations will be considered under Window X
  • For Pilot and Market Readiness stages, a working prototype or proof-of-concept must have been completed prior to application
  • Applicants receiving Market Readiness grants must provide evidence of confirmed co-investment of at least 25% of the NRIF grant value
  • Purely commercial activities with no clear innovation or social impact component are ineligible
  • Applications for import/distribution of existing products without significant local adaptation or innovation are not eligible

Disqualifying Factors

  • Outstanding regulatory violations or tax arrears
  • Prior NRIF grant in default or under investigation
  • Proposal that primarily funds normal business operating costs
Total Budget
GMD 2,500,000
Award Range
GMD 50,000 – GMD 750,000
Expected Awards
N/A
Opens
June 15, 2026
Deadline
August 15, 2026

Supporting Documents

Download these documents before applying.

Call for Proposals
Program Guidelines
The NRIF Calls for Proposals set out the funding opportunities available under the Fund, including the objectives of each funding window, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and evaluation framework. They provide applicants with clear guidance on proposal preparation and submission, while outlining the merit-based assessment process used to ensure transparency, accountability, and the selection of high-quality research and innovation projects aligned with national development priorities.
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Grants Manual
Program Guidelines
The NRIF Grants Manual sets out the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing the financing and management of research and innovation. It provides a framework for grant administration, capacity strengthening, governance, research integrity, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, open science, transparency and accountability.
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Required Documents for Application

You will need to upload these when applying.

Institutional Registration Certificate or Proof of Legal Status Required

A valid registration certificate or equivalent proof of legal status for the applicant institution.

pdf,jpg,jpeg,png · Max 10MB

Audited Accounts or Financial Statements Required

Audited accounts or financial statements for the most recent financial year (for institutional applicants).

pdf · Max 10MB

Conflict-of-Interest Declaration Required

A signed conflict-of-interest declaration from the Principal Investigator.

pdf · Max 10MB

Detailed Budget Spreadsheet Required

Detailed budget spreadsheet generated or exported from the platform's budget builder.

pdf,xls,xlsx · Max 10MB

Curriculum Vitae — Principal Investigator and Key Co-Investigators Required

CVs for the Principal Investigator and all key co-investigators.

pdf,doc,docx · Max 10MB

Institutional Endorsement Letter Required

A signed endorsement letter from the authorised institutional representative, bearing the official stamp. The endorsement must be confirmed on the platform by the designated authority before final submission.

pdf · Max 10MB

Ethics Clearance or Application Evidence Optional

Ethics clearance certificate, or evidence of application for clearance, for projects involving research with human subjects. Submit if applicable.

pdf · Max 10MB

Programme Contact

info@nrif.gm