Os apoios previstos no presente regulamento têm como finalidade assegurar a recolha, tratamento e divulgação de dados biológicos, ambientais, técnicos e socioeconómicos, tendo em vista fomentar a execução da Política Comum das Pescas.
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
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Priority will be given to projects which require investment levels above £400,000 (the upper limit of the existing District Heating Loan Scheme)
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• innovation in fisheries
• improving the value of your fishery products, improving the quality of your fishery products, or how to use unwanted catches
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
As described in guidance
Sector of Activity:
Fish for animal feeding
Fish for human consumption
Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods
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
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• diversification of income
• improving health and safety
• start-up support for young fishermen
• limitation of the impact of fishing on the marine environment and adaptation of fishing to the protection of species
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
As described in guidance
Sector of Activity:
Environmental monitoring
Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods
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
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
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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Budget:
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