develoPPP.de CLASSIC Development partnerships with the private sector

BMZ can support your companys innovative projects and commercial investments in developing and emerging-market countries provided that they offer long-term benefits for the local population.

Projects typically cover a wide range of sectors and themes from training local experts and piloting innovative technologies and demonstration units to protecting value chains and improving manufacturers environmental and social standards.

Target groupCompanies with project ideas that offer potential development benefits and do not simply constitute an investment in theiractual core business.

FundingBetween EUR 100,000 and EUR 2 millionof public funding on top of your companys own contribution ( 50%)

CriteriaMinimum annual turnover: EUR 800,000Minimum number of employees: 8At least two years of audited financial statements

TermUp to three years

Click BMZ Offers Financial And Technical Support To Public & Private Companies to apply and get further information.

Startups and SMEs With Innovative Solutions To Submit Application To Tackle Coronavirus Outbreak

The European Commission is calling for startups and SMEs with technologies and innovations that could help in treating, testing, monitoring or other aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak to apply urgently to the next round of funding from the European Innovation Council.

With a budget of 164m,this callis bottom-up, that is, there are no predefined thematic priorities and applicants with Coronavirus relevant innovations will be evaluated in the same way as other applicants. Nevertheless, the Commission will look to fast track the awarding of EIC grants and blended finance (combining grant and equity investment) to Coronavirus relevant innovations, as well as to facilitate access to other funding and investment sources.

The EIC is already supporting a number of startups and SMEs with Coronavirus relevant innovations awarded funding in previous rounds. This includes theEpiShuttle projectfor specialized isolation units and them-TAP projectfor filtration technology to remove viral.

The deadline for applications to theEIC Acceleratoris17:00 on Friday 20 March (New deadline)(Brussels local time).

Click Startups and SMEs With Innovative Solutions To Submit Application To Tackle Coronavirus Outbreak to apply and get further information.

NewSpace Systems is Hiring A Design Engineer & Product Support Engineer; Apply

NewSpace Systems, the product development, and manufacturing aerospace engineering company in Somerset West is looking for a Design Engineer & Product Support Engineer to work in Somerset West, Western Cape, permanently.

DESIGN ENGINEER(Somerset West, Western Cape 7130, Permanent)

A permanent position for a design engineer to take responsibility for new electro-mechanical product design, development, and verification on various projects working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

B.Sc/B.Eng degree in Engineering (preferably electronic, mechanical or mechatronic) from a recognized institution.

Experience (ideally within aerospace or defence industry):

High-reliability electronic product design, realization, and environmental testing(>3 years)

Additional knowledge areas that would strengthen the application

PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER(Somerset West, Western Cape 7130, Full-time, Permanent)

A permanent position for a product support engineer to take responsibility for the industrialization, support, customization, and improvement of Companys products and processes.

Qualifications:

Experience (ideally within aerospace or defence industry):

(Preferably in Solid Works)

Click NewSpace Systems is Hiring A Design Engineer & Product Support Engineer; Apply to apply and get further information.

SANSA Calls For A Space Weather Project Lead; Apply Now

The South African National Space Agency requires a project specialist for a period of three years to apply sound project management principles to the operational space weather centre project (hereafter called the project) the aim of the project is to move the limited operational space weather centre to a full 24/7 operational centre with all the identified products and services in place, the capability and knowledge strengthened and the required certification (which includes ISO 9001:2015) achieved. The project has already started and a number of mechanisms have already been applied. The incumbent will need to take these over and ensure continuity.

The space weatherproject leadwill be required to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of this project. The project lead will have the overall responsibility for the successful planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of the project. The successful incumbent will also be required to assist in developing a marketing strategy and exploring funding opportunities for the centre.

Responsibilities will include:

Closing date: 24 March 2020

Click SANSA Calls For A Space Weather Project Lead; Apply Now to apply and get further information.

Registration Open To Participate In The 2020 Farming by Satellite Prize

The Farming by Satellite Prize rewards young innovators exploring the use of satellite technologies to improve agriculture and reduce environmental impact. Applications for the 2020 Prize open 16 March.

Kicking off its 5th edition, the Farming by Satellite Prize is designed to encourage young professionals, farmers and students in Europe and Africa to create new, sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions using Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo. A total Prize pool of 10,000 is up for grabs in 2020 with prizes distributed among the top three European applicants as well as the best idea submitted to the Special Africa Prize. Returning this year, the Special Africa Prize encourages young Africans to seek satellite-based solutions for their agricultural needs.

How does it work?

Each team nominates a leader to register their team and idea on the application platform. Once registered, teams can start on their applications and return to the platform to keep working on their ideas until the deadline of 15 June. All applications will then be evaluated, and the top finalists will be selected to continue to the deep dive phase. This next phase will see teams submit a pitch deck to compete for the chance to travel to the live pitch and award ceremony event. Two phases, live pitching, and 10k up for grabs.

Who can participate?

Individuals or teams of up to four people are invited to register online between 16 March and 15 June 2020. All team members must be under the age of 32 by the submission deadline and be a citizen or resident of a European or African country. All applicants must be at least of 18 years of age by the date of application submission deadline.

The prize

1st place 5,0002nd place 3,0003rd place 1,000

Special Africa Prize 1,000

And an expenses-paid trip to participate in the final stage of the competition, and the Award Ceremony. A group of expert judges will review every idea.

Event Date (estimated)1 Announcement of Contest 16 March 20202 Deadline Open Call (First Phase) 15 June 20203 Announcement of the results of Open Call (First Phase) 30 June 20204 Deadline Deep Dive Phase (Second Phase) 30 September 20205 Announcement of the Deep Dive results 16 October 20206 Final step Live Pitches & Awards Ceremony November-December 2020

Click Registration Open To Participate In The 2020 Farming by Satellite Prize to apply and get further information.

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