The DT4A Innovation Challenge aims to support organizations and initiatives, from private companies to universities and NGOs, that are contributing to the movement for open data across the region and improved planning and implementation of sustainable mobility, particularly of the paratransit or informal transport sector.
WORTH
- The DT4A Innovation Challenge is an exciting opportunity for initiatives that aim to transform transit systems in African cities by leveraging open data and innovation.
- Four applicants, selected by WRI and a jury of experts, will each receive a phased award of US$30,000 to implement a new initiative over 12 months.
ELIGIBILITY
- The DT4A Innovation Challenge invites applicants to submit proposals under three main activity areas. Applicants can apply for one of the following activities:
- Applicants developing and deploying open-source tools for transit data collection, management, transit operations, and passenger information services
- Applicants focusing on building the capacity of local governments and local mapping communities on data collection, management and analysis.
- Applicants focusing on leveraging existing transit datasets in the DT4A repository and conducting meaningful action research and analysis
- Applicants must be from Africa or working in Africa. Only one application per organisation can be submitted.
DEADLINE: February 16, 2022.
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