Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-3229-7368-acea-9a187849dbf4/ascend-call-for-applications-for-ascend-research-and-innovation-fund closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ASCEND: Call for Applications for ASCEND Research and Innovation Fund [Crown Agents Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-agents-limited) Estimated value £25,000 to £350,000 Published 14 Dec 2020 Deadline Closed 29 Jan 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of NTDs (ASCEND) is funded by the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to advance the impact and sustainability of national programmes tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). A core component of the programme is the ASCEND Research and Innovation Fund which finances research and innovation projects to accelerate progress towards control and elimination of NTDs. Crown Agents Limited, as leader of the consortium managing ASCEND, now invites applications requesting funding for potential research or innovation projects. Projects will propose research or innovative approaches to accelerate progress towards control and elimination of NTDs. Projects may also explore how adaptive NTD delivery can be supported to 'build back better' to minimise the risks of COVID-19 whilst also accelerating the elimination of NTDs. Projects can be at any stage from hypothesis testing, to pilot studies to scaling-up. Applicants may apply for funding ranging from £25,000 to £350,000. Proposed projects will have to be completed by 31 January 2022 and must relate to one or more of the following NTDs and target countries: - NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis, and trachoma - Target countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, and Nepal This is an open Call for Applications under which applications are invited from any organisation. Applicants may be non-profit, academic, for-profit or government-owned organisations, either independently or in partnership or consortia. Applicants may be national or international organisations; international organisations are encouraged to show national collaboration and capacity strengthening within the target countries. The full Call for Applications (CFA) document can be downloaded from [crownagents.com](https://www.crownagents.com/procurement-notice/ascend-call-for-applications-for-ascend-research-and-innovation-fund/) The deadline for submission of applications is 10:00 hours (UK time) on Friday 29 January 2021. Applications must be submitted electronically in accordance with instructions contained in the CFA. Late applications will be rejected. Applicants are also requested to notify Crown Agents of their intention to submit an application by 15 January 2021. The Fund is looking to invest in a range of projects that vary in size and focus. Proposed projects will be evaluated by an evaluation committee to assess their eligibility, contribution to ASCEND objectives, feasibility, viability and value for money. Selected projects will be submitted to FCDO for approval Successful applicants will be expected to sign a subcontract based on terms set out in the CFA. Additional information: The full call for applications document can be downloaded from [crownagents.com](https://www.crownagents.com/procurement-notice/ascend-call-for-applications-for-ascend-research-and-innovation-fund/) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/74d2c76c-69ab-428d-b4a7-a6965e0ae3ee) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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