Whilst many companies are seeking to strengthen their key offering in target markets through developing novel products and services, some may be relatively new to formal R&D processes. The R&D Fund - Small Projects provision is to support companies
SMART: SCOTLAND provides grants to Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) based in Scotland. The grant helps you undertake technical feasibility studies and research and development (R&D) projects that have a commercial endpoint.
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Feasibility studies must last between 6 and 18 months, and the maximum grant is £100,000
R&D projects must last between 6 and 36 months, and the maximum grant is £600,000
The Scottish Recycling Fund is operated by Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, to develop key sorting, repair and reprocessing capacity for eligible waste materials, and additional remanufacturing capacity in Scotland.
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CONVOCATORIA DE LAS LÍNEAS FINANCIERAS A) Y C) DEL FONDO DE PRÉSTAMOS Y GARANTÍAS PARA LA PROMOCIÓN DE PROYECTOS EMPRESARIALES DE INNOVACIÓN (INNOVACIÓN Nº 02/14)
Aims to provide funding for commercial activities such as:
• Commissioning expert advice from sector specialists on the best commercial development strategy for a business idea
• Completing a market assessment to determine likely potential, competition and opportunities
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Applications will be in the region of £7-10k (fEC)
Aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with international counterparts.
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Funding is limited to travel and subsistence costs only and does not usually exceed £5k
This award is run jointly with Brazil's São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). It aims:
• To pump-prime collaborations between scientists in the UK and the São Paulo State, Brazil
• To promote the exchange of scientists and access to facilities and materials
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Budget:
Typically up to £35k over 2-years will be provided for the UK partners