The Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility 4 Impact Call is an inspiring example of how global partnerships and innovative thinking can help solve complex problems in sustainable transportation.
By bringing together stakeholders from industry, academia, and government, this program is helping to build a brighter, more sustainable future for e-mobility in emerging markets.
From reducing reliance on fossil fuels to improving access to public transportation, the Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility 4 Impact Call is a model for how we can work together to tackle the climate crisis and build a more equitable, healthy, and prosperous world.
Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility 4 Impact Call
Applications are currently available for the Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility 4 Impact Call 2024. Are you working on intriguing topics in e-mobility or adjacent areas that address issues of acceptability, affordability, or accessibility in East or West Africa?
Is your solution accelerating the shift to electric mobility? Are you an organization or business with a social or environmental impact outlined in your vision or mission? Then apply now!
E-mobility 4 Impact Eligibility Criteria
Siemens Stiftung is looking for companies working in the e-mobility ecosystem in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, or Tanzania. Candidates must have market experience in one of the nations and be working on any difficulties in e-mobility or their respective sectors. Interested candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Positive influence is part of the candidate’s identity (for example, in a mission statement).
- Candidates with pending lawsuits against them or members of their management team, candidates seeking debt or other liability refinancing opportunities, or candidates with an active contract with Siemens Stiftung are not eligible to apply.
- Female-led businesses, those with female founders, and those that actively address specific gender concerns are especially encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must be registered in the country of the research project.
- Candidates must present a minimal viable product for their solution (pictures, plans, or protocols are required). If the candidate is working on critical ecosystem services for e-mobility, they must have relevant industry experience.
- Candidates must have paying users and clients for their solution (e.g., via financial statements/management accounts).
The Scope Of Work, Objectives & Deliverables
Interested candidates may apply by addressing one or more of the following:
- Acceptability: Creating user-centered solutions, such as products, services, or business models, that are tailored to the needs and preferences of customers, hence increasing e-mobility adoption.
- Affordability: By balancing cost-effectiveness with meaningful value delivery, a broader audience may afford and embrace e-mobility solutions.
- The selected applicants must submit a research report outlining the methodology used, study findings, an analysis of the financial viability of the tested solution, and key takeaways. Sensitive data and intellectual property rights may be considered during the contractual process.
- Accessibility: Adapting products, services, or business models to appeal to varied client segments, allowing a larger and more inclusive audience to reap the benefits of e-mobility.
- Siemens Stiftung is looking for forward-thinking businesses that are creating bespoke solutions for Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania’s burgeoning e-mobility sector. We are funding experimental initiatives to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon transportation sector. These projects can be spearheaded by a single company or a group of companies that want to help improve the acceptance, accessibility, and affordability of electric transportation. The tested solutions must address any challenges associated with electric vehicles, battery technology, or charging/swapping infrastructure. They may also come from the energy sector (e.g., smart grid technologies; energy storage), the e-waste and recycling sector (e.g., electronic or battery waste; second life or recycling of electronics or batteries), or the technology sector (e.g., integration of e-mobility-related IoT applications).
How Do I Apply?
The deadline for entries is May 31, 2024, at midnight CET.
Click here to apply for Siemens Stiftung’s E-Mobility 4 Impact Call 2024.
Conclusion
The Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility 4 Impact Call is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in tackling pressing global challenges.
By harnessing the potential of e-mobility, this program is helping to drive sustainable development and economic growth in emerging markets, while also tackling the urgent issue of climate change.
With its focus on scalability, sustainability, and equitable access, the Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility 4 Impact Call is an example of the bold, forward-thinking solutions we need to build a better world for all.
