SFI: The SDG Challenge 2022 (SEASAME) – Call Open

SFI is pleased to announce that the SDG Challenge is now open for applications via SESAME. 

The SDG Challenge 2022 is seeking innovative solutions to address global challenges in the interconnected areas of SDG 13: Climate action, SDG14: Life below water and SDG15: Life on land. Applications are invited where impact will be achieved in selected countries where Irish Aid works.

Funding is available for collaborative research teams based in Ireland and Irish Aid partner countries. Teams will receive up to €300k and will work through a series of phases to develop their idea. An overall prize award of €1M will be awarded to the team that demonstrates the highest potential for transformative impact.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action for all countries, in partnership, to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.  Achieving the SDGs lies at the heart of Ireland’s international development policy, A Better World, as well as being part of SFI’s strategy, Shaping our Future, to deliver tangible benefits for society. With these common goals, Irish Aid (Department of Foreign Affairs) entered a partnership with SFI in 2021 to establish the SDG Challenge.

💻 A recorded information webinar as well as full details of the SDG Challenge and how to apply are available on the call website.

🔗 Please refer to the call document for full details.

📅 The closing date for applications is 22nd of September 2022, 13:00 Dublin Local Time.