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R&D Fund – Kenya Cold Chain Accelerator Grant

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An organisation based in United Kingdom

Summary

This R&D funding call supports development of efficient cold chain cooling technologies to strengthen agricultural and health supply chains in Kenya. It targets innovators and organizations working on energy-efficient cooling solutions that improve food preservation and vaccine/medicine distribution in resource-constrained settings.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 9 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Kenya Cold Chain Accelerator (KCCA) is part of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme, supporting sustainable cooling innovators in Kenya. Agriculture is central to Kenya's economy, accounting for 31.5% of GDP and employing 38% of the population. Kenya is one of the leading countries in sub-Saharan Africa to test off-grid cold chain technologies. The KCCA builds on previous work to support the testing and scale-up of business models for effective, commercially viable agricultural cold chain solutions. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
R&D Fund – Kenya Cold Chain Accelerator offers $63K – $188K.
Who can apply for R&D Fund – Kenya Cold Chain Accelerator?
Eligibility covers organisations in KE; startup, sme, nonprofit, university, research-institution. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.