Kenya government announces grants for web, mobile applications developers

The government of Kenya is calling for proposals from web and mobile applications developers to access funds up to $50,000 for their projects.

Kenya’s Ministry of Information and Communications, through the Kenya ICT Board is now accepting proposals for the Tandaa Digital Content Grant, a press release from the Board copied to ghanabusinessnews.com says.

“The grant is offered to Kenyan citizens and companies registered in Kenya for the development of innovative web or mobile phone applications. Grants of up to $ 50,000 for companies and $ 10,000 for individuals and teams will be offered through the program,” the Board says. There is a matching grant of $150,000 for established companies.

It says the objective of the grant is to stimulate ICT innovation and creativity while promoting economic growth in the sector.

“For many companies that develop web and mobile solutions, access to funding to grow their company is a huge challenge. By supporting entrepreneurs with the funds they need to successfully take their products to the market, the grant hopes to grow the number of relevant and local web and  mobile applications available to Kenyans,” it adds.

The grant is in two categories – the Government Open Data and Private Sector Innovation.

By Emmanuel K. Dogbevi