Driving innovation in the Cauca Valley: Participate in the Fusióni3 Valle Maturation Fund call for proposals!
The call for applications for the Fusióni3 Valle Knowledge and Technology Maturation Fund is now open. Until May 15, 2024, innovation projects submitted in partnership between research groups from allied universities and the MSMEs benefiting from the Fusióni3 Valle project can apply to receive up to 40 million pesos for their technical maturation, pre-commercial validation, and commercialization.
The activities that will be funded include:
- The construction of functional prototypes of their technologies
- Scaling up or improving the prototype for pre-commercial or commercial use
- Registration or qualification procedures that guarantee quality, good manufacturing practices, biosecurity, sustainability, etc.
- Technical assistance and support as needed to achieve the effective transfer of knowledge related to the use and application of technology.
What do you need to participate?
To have an alliance formed between a research group from an allied HEI and a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) benefiting from Fusióni3 Valle, that have a research result and the interest in carrying out knowledge and/or technology transfer processes to society and the market.
The results of research and development must comply with:
- A Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4: That they have completed their laboratory work.
- A Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) 2: That they have identified that need in the sector and have carried out market studies, derived from secondary sources.
Likewise, applicants must consult and complete the documents mentioned in the Terms of Reference published on the website www.reddicolombia.com , and take into account criteria such as the degree of innovation and technological development of their project, its relevance and quality.
Consult the Terms of Reference for the Fusióni3 Valle Maturation Fund
