Misr El-Kheir launches a call for research and technology proposals to confront the Coronavirus and its multiple consequences

8 March 2021

Misr El-Kheir Foundation has directed an appeal to research centers and institutions, Egyptian universities, and the private sector to submit proposals to provide research and technological solutions to confront and limit the spread of the new Coronavirus in its multiple waves and its consequences with its impact on humans and various aspects of life in society. Where the Foundation organizes a large, extended call to present research proposals in various fields, especially in confronting the virus, providing more protection for medical staff and individuals, providing treatment methods and medical devices that help in overcoming the virus, as well as proposals to provide vaccination against infection with the virus. Dr. Nagwa Al-Sayed, Head of the Scientific Research and Innovation Sector in Misr El-Khair, said in a statement today that the Foundation is keen on its role in human development and building a knowledge-based society, and believes that the field of scientific research and innovation is one of the most important areas that developed and developing countries are keen on, as it is considered the nucleus. On which the development and building of societies are based. Therefore, the Foundation works to support, develop and upgrade the system of scientific research and innovation and provide an appropriate environment for the transfer of research products for a tangible societal and economic value by supporting and financing research projects related to critical and chronic problems such as the emerging coronavirus that faces Egypt and the whole world to find innovative solutions To confront it and reduce the impact of its multiple waves and their consequences on humans and the environment in our society. El-Sayed added that Misr El-Kheir Foundation launched the call in the scientific research sector with the aim of the effective participation of companies, research bodies, and universities in finding solutions to confront and limit the consequences of the new Coronavirus in its multiple waves because Egypt El-Khair is one of the largest effective civil society organizations, which has the lead in supporting The field of scientific research and innovation by supporting research proposals, promoting a culture of scientific research, and supporting the science, technology and innovation community in Egypt. Regarding the selection criteria, El-Sayed said that the applicant must be an Egyptian national, that the idea is based on a sound scientific basis, that the topic of the proposal be in the target area and announced, and that the outputs are competitive and have marketing opportunities. She pointed out that submitting research proposals will be through the website only and that The deadline for applying is March 30th, 2021.