DIGITAL SOLUTIONS TO FOSTER CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE ADOPTION: CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The Belgian Government is supporting the implementation of a Programme entitled: The Wehubit programme that has the general objective of supporting projects aimed at improving digitisation directed at speeding up sustainable development, strengthening prosperity, reducing inequality and empowering people and businesses in the partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation. The Programme has put out a Call for Proposals that can contribute to the general objective of increasing the use and access to digital solutions offering better living conditions in the partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation. The Specific objective of this Call is to increase Climate Smart Agriculture by means of digital solutions. Examples of the types of activities that are eligible:  Development of digital solutions: geolocation technology, databases, big data, virtual reality, blockchain, gamification, social networks, etc.  Capacity development: strengthening staff skills in the project’s technological and digital domain.  Product development: adaptation/development of digital products in view of a development on a larger scale.  Quality: implementation of quality improvement and control systems.  Digital literacy: improving people’s skills in using digital tools and technologies.  Data systems: using digital technology to improve the collection, management and use of data.  Institutional technical assistance: supporting laws and regulations that improve access to digital technologies or their use.  Participation to trade fairs: presentation at local, regional and European trade fairs of digital solutions developed by the project. The value of the grants under this Call must fall between a minimum of 50,000 EUR and a maximum amount: 350,000 EUR. The programme will finance 90% of eligible expenditure presented in the final project budget submitted. The beneficiary shall bear the remaining 10%. The deadline for submitting the Grant application (1st round) is 21st February 2019 at 12:00 (Brussels time). More information can be obtained from here: https://www.wehubit.be/en/node/7#grants-anchor