The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) thanks the researchers and institutions that have expressed their interest in the BRH Fund for Research and Development (FRD-BRH) and publishes the list of research projects selected for funding during the 3rd submission cohort (between September 15 and November 15, 2023).

Selected projects :

Transformation of plastic waste :

Transformation by the firm VALPLAST of plastic waste (collected in the commune of Cité Soleil) into self-locking paving stones that can be used in the construction of roads, parking lots, courtyards, gardens, etc...

Duration : 12 months

Sector : Waste management / Environment

Related institution : VALPLAST

Project manager : Nel-Ange ST CYR

Production of a biopesticide :

Production of a natural Haitian biopesticide capable of combating coconut pests (insects) (mealybugs) and aflatoxin-producing fungi from cereals (corn, rice and sorghum) and oilseeds (peanuts and beans/peas)

Duration : 18 months

Sector : Climate change / Agriculture

Related institution: Group of researchers (individuals)

Project Manager : Junior ARISTIL

Ethnobotanical study :

Ethnobotanical study of Haitian medicinal plants aimed at treating infectious diseases prevalent in the country (urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, malaria)

Duration : 30 months

Sector : Traditional medicine

Related institutions : UEH / Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy

Project Manager : Wellington DERAMEAU

Development of a smart trash can :

Integrated waste management for a sustainable future in Haiti: Development of a smart trash can and analysis of economic opportunities.

Duration: 12 months

Sector : Waste management

Related institution : Group of researchers (individuals)

Project manager : Olson BOISGUENE

Application of artificial intelligence to revolutionize agriculture :

Application of artificial intelligence to revolutionize agriculture: Development of a technology to monitor, self-detect and predict diseases, soil fertility, heat stress and water stress due to climate change on bean, corn and rice crops.

Duration : 24 months

Sector : Agriculture

Related institution : Group of researchers (individuals)

Project manager : Jacky DUVIL

Scientific café (conferences and documentation) :

Scientific café (conferences and documentation) in Haitian schools (CAFECLIMAT) to combat climate change by generating new attitudes and behaviors

Duration : 8 months

Sector : Climate change

Related institution : Quisqueya University

Project manager : David NONCENT

Medical waste management :

Evaluation of medical waste management methods in Haiti, according to a "One Health" approach that emphasizes the interconnection of such management with human, environmental and animal health.

Duration : 12 months

Sector : Waste management/health

Related institution : Group of researchers (individuals)

Project manager: Madiou VERDIEU

For more information on the research projects selected for the 3rd cohort, please visit the Fund's website : https://frd.brh.ht

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-40546-haiti-call-for-applications-funding-requests-for-scientific-research-projects.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39371-haiti-scientific-research-brh-fund-for-research-and-development-list-of-funded-projects-2nd-cohort.html

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