Republic of Mauritius- Covid-19 Special Call for Proposals: MRIC receives 251 applications

The
main objectives of this special call for proposals are ​to develop innovative
and sustainable counter-measures to mitigate the direct and indirect impacts of
the virus, as well as to encourage enterprises to contribute in the fight
against the Covid-19.

This
initiative also aims to develop and accelerate the production and adaptation of
technologies and services that will assist health authorities in their work
while contributing to the deployment of protective measures against the
Covid-19 pandemic.

These
applications were submitted by contractors, non-governmental organisations,
enterprises, academic and research institutes, and other stakeholders.
They are
already being evaluated under a
fast-track process so as to facilitate the development and implementation of
the relevant proposals received.

As at date, the MRIC has approved 16 project proposals, covering both
technological products and services as well as social and policy measures.
These projects will take into account short and medium-term aspects related to
the challenges posed by Covid-19.