The application period has been open since the beginning of this year.

CEDIA through its Next program, announced the launch of the CONNECT 2023 Funds Call, which seeks to promote research, development and innovation processes in Ecuador by financing projects carried out by its member universities in all areas of knowledge.
In 2023, CEDIA will grant USD 1,535,000.00 to finance scientific research and articulation proposals, training programs for national researchers, dissemination, outreach and protection via intellectual property of the scientific creations of member institutions.
The CONNECT competitive funds are:
- Avante Fund
- Speaker Fund
- Divulga Fund
- R&D&I Fund for Universities
- Fund 1 to 1
- Register Fund
competition rules are available at https://cedia.edu.ec/categoria/fondos-connect/cediaThe