Technology Provider Registration for Frontier Technologies

Frontier Technologies is a programme designed to help FCDO apply frontier technologies to development challenges.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
25 October 2016
Last updated
26 October 2020 — See all updates
Funds:
Open
Countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic), Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Sector:
Agriculture, Climate change, Disabilities, Education, Empowerment and accountability, Environment, Girls and women, Health, Humanitarian emergencies/disasters, Livelihoods, Peace and access to justice, Private sector/business, Technology, Trade, Water and sanitation
Eligible organisations:
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UK-based non-profit organisations, UK-based small and diaspora organisations, Companies, Educational institutions, Individuals, Humanitarian relief organisations
Value of funding:
£10,001 to £100,000

Overview

The Frontier Technologies Programme works at the intersection of technology, innovation, and international development. The programme is delivered by the Frontier Technologies Hub. We work with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) across 3 main areas:

  • livestreaming, which explores the use of frontier technology by working with partners in developing countries to test and scale technology with the potential for positive social impact
  • futures, which connects FCDO staff with one another and the world of technology, equipping them to apply frontier technologies in their programmes
  • research and learning, which gathers and shares what we learn and dives deeper into areas where technology has the greatest potential for doing good

The Frontier Technologies Hub is managed by 3 partners: Results for Development (R4D), IMC Worldwide, and Brink. It is funded by UK Aid from the UK Government.

More information and live updates on the programme can be found on Medium and Twitter

How to register

To register, please complete the FTL Technology Provider Registration Form. It should take no longer than 10 minutes.

By registering for our database, you:

  • will be part of a database of suppliers that may be invited to tender for scoping, designing, and/or implementing approved projects - which may include Livestreaming pilots, Foresighting Studies, and Futures engagements
  • may be invited to participate in other events related to the programme, for example our programme has previously used the database to identify technology providers to invite to participate in Futures engagements
  • will be included on our mailing list to hear about programme news and events, for example webinars or technology marketplaces

We welcome registrations from any frontier technology provider interested in international development. We collaborate with providers at a range of innovation stages as the programme’s focus includes field testing, evidence generation, and scaling opportunities. We also encourage registrations from companies that work collaboratively and emphasise learning and sharing their experiences.

All types of technology providers are welcome to register, however there is particular interest in those with experience in:

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, or Drones)
  • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Cleantech
  • Fintech
  • Internet of Things
  • Alternative Internet Delivery
  • Collaborative Economy
  • Distributed Ledger Technology
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Alternative Internet Delivery

Upon registering, we will conduct some light-touch due diligence checks and confirm within a month if you have been added to our database. After that, we’ll be in touch with updates about the programme and opportunities to collaborate and work with us.

Contacts

The database is managed by IMC Worldwide as part of the Frontier Technologies programme. If you have any trouble registering or have any other questions, please contact FTLenquiries@imcworldwide.com.

As a UK registered company holding the personal data of EU citizens, IMC Worldwide complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). We have updated our Data Protection, Privacy and Data Retention policies, as well as our procedures, systems and processes to ensure compliance with key GDPR principles. We treat all personal data in a way that is lawful, fair and transparent and used only for the purpose specified. We ensure that all personal data that we collect is adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary. We ensure adequate security measures are in place and we have Cyber Essentials Plus Certification, a British government endorsed accreditation, that demonstrates our commitment to protecting personal data. All data is held in accordance with our data retention schedule and held only for as long as necessary.

If you have any questions about the Frontier Technologies Hub or the Technology Provider Database, please contact ftlenquiries@imcworldwide.com.

Published 25 October 2016
Last updated 26 October 2020 + show all updates

  1. Update to overview and how to register

  2. Frequently asked questions added

  3. First published.

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