Support the delivery of events to facilitate discussion and improve awareness of knowledge exchange and commercialisation (KEC) of BBSRC-funded research.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
max £2,000 contribution to develop innovation seminars
3-month placements are available at BBSRC Swindon Office for students to undertake their PIPS and gain experience of working in:
• corporate policy and strategy
• science and innovation policy
• public engagement
• project management
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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)
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.
Geographical Coverage: National
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
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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Our aim is to contribute to greater harmony between people and the planet. We fund in two areas:
- managing habitats
- protecting the seas.
We will also consider applications for work in the UK Overseas Territories.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Allocation of fund as follows:
- Arts 25%
- Environment 25%
- Welfare 50%
Applicants must have an income over £100,000
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.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Funding is limited to travel and subsistence costs only and does not usually exceed £5k
