ODI/OD4D Mini-Grants: announcing the shortlisted projects | News | Open Data Institute

"As part of the Africa Open Data Network, an initiative of the Open Data for Development Network, the ODI issued an open call inviting open data innovators in Africa to apply for the second iteration of our mini-grant programme. This programme offers three grants of up to £6,000 each for innovators in the private sector, academia or civil society to create an open data project in Africa.

After receiving 78 applications, we are delighted to announce the six shortlisted projects. The ODI will be interviewing project teams and selecting the final three at the beginning of August.

The selected projects will receive:

• Up to £6,000 for each team to deliver an open data project in an African country
• Introduction to ODI leaders and sector-based experts in the Africa Open Data Network for advice and feedback
• A platform for projects to tell their stories and an opportunity to promote their work Winning projects will solve practical problems and build partnerships, including with government, that put open data into action for social, economic or environmental benefits."