The purpose of the study is to provide the necessary information to enable the company (and Enterprise Ireland) to come to firm conclusions regarding the project's viability.
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Budget:
The maximum grant funding available for a Technical Feasibility Study is 50% of eligible expenditures to a maximum grant of up to €35,000
This initiative aims to assist SME’s to disseminate information about and to obtain market data on their products by providing support towards the cost of the first time participation in a particular trade fair or exhibition.
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Budget:
€65,000 per firm up to end 2006, as per notification to the European Union
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
The Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) provides financial assistance for projects that will:
• Deliver energy from a renewable source, reduce the cost of renewable energy or provide key solutions for renewable energy generation
• Provide benefit to the economy of Scotland
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Budget:
Priority will be given to projects which require investment levels above £400,000 (the upper limit of the existing District Heating Loan Scheme)
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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Budget:
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
Feasibility study grant aid is available to groups, organisations, businesses or individuals to allow them assess the viability of a business idea
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Budget:
Funding amounts will depend on the type of business proposed, geographical location, skills level required, and the potential employment level of the project.
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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Research and development grants are available to assist businesses develop innovative products, processes and services which will lead to an enhancement of their ability to perform in increasingly competitive markets.
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Budget:
Funding amounts will depend on the type of business proposed, geographical location, skills level required, and the potential employment level of the project.
Údarás na Gaeltachta can provide assistance by way of capital grant to enterprises seeking aid for an initial investment for capital expenditure costs.
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Budget:
Funding amounts will depend on the type of business proposed, geographical location, skills level required, and the potential employment level of the project.
