RFI- Development Innovation Venture information Session.pdf

Informational Session Notice

RFI ISSUANCE DATE: November 14, 2024

RFI CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2024, 17:00 Hours West Africa Time

SUBJECT: USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Informational Session

Dear Prospective Respondents and Interested Parties, The United States Government (USG), represented by the United States Agency for International

Development’s Nigeria Mission (USAID/Nigeria) is issuing this notice to invite local Nigerian firms interested to participate in a hybrid informational session hosted by USAID’s Development

Innovation Ventures (DIV) on Friday, November 22nd in Abuja, Nigeria.

DIV is USAID's evidence-based open innovation program that provides grant funding to innovators and researchers to test new ideas, take strategic risks, build evidence of what works, and advance the best solutions to improve people's lives.

At this session, participants will learn about DIV’s approach to funding innovative global development solutions, who can apply, where projects may be based, core principles, assessment criteria for each stage—or level—of funding, and the application process and timeline. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period with the speakers.

USAID/Nigeria Overview:

USAID globally leads international development and humanitarian assistance overseas on behalf of the United States Government to save lives, reduce poverty, and strengthen democratic governance. USAID has a long and proud history of assistance to Nigeria that dates back to 1960, the year that Nigeria became the 26th African nation to gain independence.

Today, USAID/Nigeria works to promote: broad economic growth; food and nutrition security; a healthier, better educated population; accountable, inclusive and responsive governance;

gender equality; access to renewable energy; and, overall stability. The Mission also provides substantial humanitarian assistance.

Information Session Notice USAID/Nigeria Development Innovation Ventures

USAID’s DIV program takes a broad approach to innovation; these include business models, products, behavioral interventions, applied research, or replications of proven innovations in new environments. DIV supports work across all sectors and countries in which USAID works.

Through this notice, USAID encourages local partners to register for the informational session which is expected to be held in person and virtually.

Next Steps:

Respondents must use this Google Form to be registered for the informational session no later than the closing date and time stated above. In person participation is limited to one individual per organization, however, there is no limitation on virtual attendance. Please note, USAID will send the in-person location to respondents on a first come, first serve basis. Once maximum in-person participation is reached, remaining respondents will be asked to attend virtually.

Information collected through the Google Form, will, at a minimum, include the firm/organization’s name, contact information, and attendance preference. You will not be requested for information of a sensitive nature or personal identifiable information (PII). Please

DO NOT submit any information of this kind.

Thank you for your time and interest in working with USAID.

Sincerely, Marva Butler Office Director, Acquisition and Assistance USAID/Nigeria https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6yEz3UjlHxrQqq37u-ikoq0cZpMlSizFTrGgt-Ql1MEDAwA/viewform