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.
Geographical Coverage: NationalSector of Activity:
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
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Typically up to £35k over 2-years will be provided for the UK partners
Aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with international counterparts.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Funding is limited to travel and subsistence costs only and does not usually exceed £5k
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)
Feasibility grants are designed to assist the promoter with researching market demand for a product or service and examining its sustainability.
Geographical Coverage: Regional
Budget:
The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the S&E Region shall be 50% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser. The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the BMW Region shall be 60% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser.