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PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge
https://projectprotego.org/protego-marine-litter-innovation-challenge
Overview
| Donor: | Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection |
| Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
| Donor base: | Germany |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 21.07.2025 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 40.000$ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Environment & Natural Resources
Project Locations
Africa
Ghana, Nigeria
Description
1) Objective
The PROTEGO project is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV, Germany), and implemented by adelphi in partnership with the Ghana Cleaner Production Center (GNCPC), Plastic Punch (PP), WASTE Africa and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) in Ghana and Nigeria. This challenge aims to empower organisations with innovative solutions to prevent marine litter in the Gulf of Guinea.
The goal of the PROTEGO Accelerator is to support the development and scaling of impactful projects that address the pressing issue of marine plastic pollution in hotspot locations across Ghana and Nigeria. Through a combination of targeted funding, tailored technical assistance, and strategic partnership opportunities, the programme bridges the gap between promising ideas and real-world impact.
2) Eligibility
This programme is designed for organisations committed to reducing marine litter and advancing sustainable waste management in Ghana and Nigeria. Legally registered and operating in Ghana or Nigeria (NGOs, companies, research institutions, or community organisations).
3) Location
Actions must take place in Ghana and Nigeria.
4) Budget
Project Funding: Access up to €40,000 to implement your innovative solution.
5) Application
Download the application form on their website and submit your application by 21 July 2025 to join the PROTEGO Accelerator cohort via innovation@projectprotego.org