Source
Grants (continued) Scheme
Purpose
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY BOARD cont’d
Development 0300 321 4357
EUREKA
Limits
Collaborative Research & To get business and research communities working together on R&D Grants of between 25% a projects in strategically important areas of science and technology, from costs of industrial partner which innovative projects, processes and services might emerge
rules. Funding is awarded with calls for proposals f importance to UK busine
England 020 7215 1707 2
promote European competitiveness. Eureka supports R&D projects with England: Grant for Resea an emphasis on ‘near-market R&D’ i.e. much more D than R. However, Northern Ireland: SMART although the project may be near-market, the R&D must be of high quality. Incremental R&D will not be supported or funded
Eureka is an intergovernmental R&D support mechanism that aims to Funding in the UK is via Scotland: SMART EUREKA Eurostars Wales: Single Investmen
Eureka’s Eurostars programme is the first European funding and support 50% of eligible costs. programme to be specifically dedicated to SMEs. The Eurostars Programme One other company and/o is open to all sectors for funding applications on a continuous basis, with Eurostars member state re two or more cut-off dates each year
Maximum grant of €350K Smart 0300 321 4357
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
0300 321 4357 2 WELSH GOVERNMENT
Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science 03000 6 03000
To promote innovation by awarding grants to SMEs to research and Grants available at variou develop technologically innovative products and processes
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships helps businesses to improve their
competitiveness, productivity and performance through the better use of e.g. salary of associate w knowledge, technology and skills that are available within the UK
of market; proof of conce prototype projects
knowledge base. The programme is headed by the Technology Strategy the balance of costs bein Board and supported by other public sector funding organisations. Projects range from 10 weeks to 3 years
Repayable business finance for growth capital, R&D funding and mobile investment projects in key sectors currently: ICT Energy & Environment; Advanced Materials & Manufacturing; Creative Industries; Life Sciences and Financial & Professional Services. Exceptional projects outside of the key
sectors may also be considered Non repayable business Finance is offered, at the discretion of the Welsh
Government. to help businesses carry out research and development work that will lead to technologically innovative processes
Academic partners receiv their supervision costs an business. Scheme cover
institutions, further educa research and technology
Each project assessed on in Typically the minimum app £10,000. Repayment milest application process
Maximum values range from dependent on the aspect of
NOTES: SMEs = Small and medium sized enterprises (including medium, small and very small enterprises), defined by the number of employees, turnover, b Northern Ireland contact Invest Northern Ireland 028 9023 9090.
the earliest possible date to acquaint yourself with the necessary procedures. Consultancy and Training Assista Source
BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE (THE)
Scheme
UK Trade & Investment Export Communications Review
024 7669 4484 UK GOVERNMENT WRAP 0808 100 2040
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) works in England, Practical support and ad
N.Ireland, Scotland & Wales to help businesses, individuals and
communities reap the benefits of reducing waste, developing sustainable products and using resources in an efficient way
92 READERS ARE REMINDED THAT BUSINESS MONEYFACTS IS COPYRIGHT March 2012 efficiency for businesses Purpose Limits
To provide specialist advice, guidance and solutions to companies Up to £750 per organisa to assist them with evaluating and subsequently enhancing their communication skills in overseas markets
communications review
It should be noted that, even though some of the schemes listed are not currently calling for prop
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