Delta-2 Second Call for Proposals
A Call for Proposals for R&D Projects by the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
About the Program
The Delta-2 second call for proposals is aligned with the conceptions of applied research, experimental development and innovations. The Research and Development activity must contain the following features: novelty , creativity, uncertainty,systematic nature, transferability and/or reproducibility A proposed project should have an obvious advantage and economic value to the global marketplace (e.g., increased knowledge base, commercial needs, access to R&D infrastructure, new fields of application, etc.). Any company whose R&D project is compliant with the aforesaid criteria may apply to the present open call announcement in accordance with the national laws, rules, regulations and procedures in effect. The Programme invites technology related organisations from Nigeria to participate.
Priority Research Areas
Agriculture & Food Technology
Mining & Industrial Development
General Manufacturing for SMEs
Renewable Energy & Power Systems
Advanced Manufacturing & Automation
Health & Medical Technologies
Climate & Environmental Innovation
Transport, Mobility & Logistics
Digital Infrastructure & FinTech
National Security & Defence
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible Project Outcomes
Projects may result in the following outputs:
- Patents, utility models, and industrial designs
- Pilot plants and proven technologies
- Prototypes, functional samples, and software
- Certified methodologies, processes, databases, specialised maps
Consortium Structure
Applicants must be made up of:
- Nigerian-based R&D institutions or researchers
- At least one local Nigerian technology company
- Research organizations(universities polytechnics)
- A technical company may apply on its own
Any participating company must be a juristic entity registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Universities or research institutions can apply only if partnered with a Nigerian company. Linked or partner enterprises are not allowed.
Initial Screening Criteria
All applicants are subject to an initial capability screening. Disqualification criteria include (but are not limited to):
- Bankruptcy history or tax delinquency
- Default history of the company head
- Unfavorable debt ratio or capital erosion
- Recent financial statement review concerns
Failure to meet any of these criteria will result in disqualification.
Program Structure & Guidelines
- Proposals must result in applied R&D with tangible products, services, or processes.
- Projects should demonstrate novelty, creativity, transferability, and economic impact.
- Applicants must be Nigerian companies registered with CAC or research institutions in cosurtioum with Nigerian corporate partners.
- Eligible results include: patents, prototypes, pilot plants, software, certified methods, and more.
- Disqualified applicants may be those with poor financial history, legal infractions, or tax delinquencies.
Programme Procedure and Schedule
Promotion & Call Launch
4th September – 11th September 2025
Project Submission Period
11th September – 17th October 2025
Evaluation / Eligibility Check
20th October – 10th December 2025
Final Results Announcement
11th December 2025
Award Ceremony & Signing
12th January 2026
Project Kick-off & Funding Start
26th January 2026
Project Duration and Funding
Duration & Legal Framework
Following the execution of agreement and completion of all legal documentation between PICTT/NASENI and shortlisted companies/organisations.
Supplementary funding may come from participant’s own resources should the total project cost exceed the government funding.
Nigerian Budget and Support Intensity
- Up to 20 projects will be funded under the current call.
- Subsidy is grant-based with a matching funding requirement.
- Up to 70% maximum support intensity.
- Project found to be disqualified from the interim evaluation maybe asked to return unused funding
- Eligible costs: Equipment, Materials, Personnel, Consulting, IP protection, Travel.
Project Timeline
- Project must begin between 2nd February 2026 to 30th March 2026
- Funding agreements start in January 2026.
Funding Structure
- Up to 20 projects may be funded.
- Government funding covers 60–70% of total project cost.
- Projects may last up to 36 months (2026–2028).
- Eligible expenses: Equipment, Personnel, Consulting, Travel, IP protection.
- Matching funds from applicants may be required.