EnDev’s Call for Expressions of Interests: Local Stove Production Enterprises in Kenya (Window II)
Background
The project “Promotion of Climate-Friendly Cooking: Kenya and Senegal” (GCF/EnDev), implemented by EnDev targets to build the capacity and professionalize local stove production enterprises with regards to improving stove production processes for stoves and stove components (e.g. ceramic liners) including fabrication and assembly processes.
Call for EoIs (Window 2)
EnDev is calling for EoIs from stove production enterprises to formally apply to participate in the professionalization process. In order to express interest, and is first inviting interested eligible enterprises to register and participate in regional sensitization workshops. An orientation on the professionalization approach, application process, eligibility& selection criteria and submission timelines will be done in the workshops.
Benefits
The support shall comprise provision of hardware (e.g. machines, tools, equipment & basic infrastructure) and related technical assistance. In addition, business development support services shall be provided to eligible enterprises.
Target groups
The professionalization is targeting Kenyan stove production enterprises in the informal sector (Jua Kali sector), cottage industry (home-based production) and micro and small-scale stove production enterprises, which produce improved biomass stoves (Improved Cookstoves) for firewood and charcoal. These could be individuals, groups, sole proprietors, partnerships, and companies.
Registration for the regional workshops
The registration process for the workshops will be on rolling basis starting from January to April 2022. send an email to: info-energyke@giz.de or call 0800721079, toll free number (Monday – Friday: between 8am to 5pm)
IMPORTANT: Do not register if you participated in the call for EOI window 1
Only those who participate in the workshops shall be eligible to respond to the EOI. Window 2 registration and workshops will officially close in April 2022.
For all details on the call, visit; https://endev.info/calls/call-for-expressions-of-interests-local-stove-production-enterprises-window-ii/
