Specifications
| Program website | https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search |
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| Type |
Award/Competition |
| Geographical Scope |
Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Funding / Investment / CapBuild type |
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Contact information
support@innovateuk.ukri.org |
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Last update
| Date | 19-09-2019 |
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| Status | Not Accepting Applications |
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