Omidyar Network India, Response Funding for Covid-19
Omidyar Network India, Response Funding for Covid-19
Details
Omidyar Network India commits Rs. 7.5 crore ($1 million) to this initiative to tackle the challenges posed by the COVID-19 situation and the consequent socio-economic impact. Proposals should be in the range of Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 2 crore and strengthen containment, detection, and treatment, support crisis management capabilities, and enhance resilience and recovery in the wake of COVID-19.
Specialization
Type
Geographical Scope
Business stage
Supporting
Funding/Investment/CapBuild type
Below is an indicative list of the types of initiatives that will be considered:Data, apps and other technological solutions (for example, real-time information apps, ‘symptom checkers’, vernacular ‘helpline’ chat bots, contact tracing applications, case reporting systems, etc.)Community outreach and mobilisation campaigns that may be particularly relevant to the current situation (for example, innovative approaches to mass messaging and feedback loops)Proposals that seek to improve economic resilience of NHB workers and small businesses whose livelihoods are impacted due to Covid-19Actionable research that enhances the ability of the government and public in dealing with the crisis (for example, enabling ‘social distancing’ in the Indian context).
Deadline Status Accepting Applications
2020-05-30
Contact
Email: RespondToCovid19@omidyarnetwork.in
Last Update
Status: Application Closed