Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama

Description

1) Objective

The British Embassy in Panama invites civil society organisations to submit proposals for the Open Data for Green Growth Fund, an initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive governance and the strategic use of public data in Panama. This edition focuses on building basic capacities for entrepreneurs and local organisations to explore how open data can support sustainable and regenerative business models linked to biodiversity, biotechnology potential, and ecosystem services.

To strengthen local capacities to develop sustainable entrepreneurship models through the strategic use of open data, identifying opportunities related to biodiversity, biotechnology, and ecosystem services, and detecting data gaps relevant to public policy formulation. They are looking for proposals that:

• offer introductory training on the use of open data for sustainable entrepreneurship
• produce a policy paper identifying key data gaps relevant to green growth and science, technology and innovation policy
• promote inclusive participation of entrepreneurs, local communities, and actors within the innovation ecosystem

2) Eligibility

The organisation must be legally registered in Panama.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Panama.

4) Budget

Maximum funding per proposal is USD $10,000.

5) Application

Interested organisations must submit a concept note in English until 6 October 2025.