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Enabling and Emerging Technologies - Round 2
Chris Jones – Head of Emerging TechnologiesBelfast Briefing #E&E2
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or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunit ies for at leasR one UK SME involved in the
projectProjects costing more than £500,000 and last ing 2 years or longer should demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge
being addressed and the needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such act ivit ies should be included in the first 6 months of the
project .
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implicat ions of your solut ion.
We are looking to fund a port folio of projects. These may include technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental
development.
3. Specific compet it ion t hemes
3.1 Emerging t echnologies
An emerging technology is one that is st ill emerging from, or has only recently emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do
something that was not possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts exist ing markets and leads to new
ways of improving our lives as well as sources of wealth generat ion.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and bring a totally new technology sector to market. We
are part icularly looking to fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutt ing-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computat ional paradigms such as biological comput ing
3.2 Digit al
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and art ificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analyt ics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applicat ions employing new forms of connectivity, including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilit ies
Elect ronics, sensors and phot onics (ESP)
Applicat ions for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robot ics and aut onomous syst ems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robot ics for professional or personal applicat ions
inspect ion and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous) environments
health and social care, including assist ive technologies, patient care and robotic surgery
next-generat ion farming
next-generat ion manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creat ive economy
We are looking for innovat ions in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effect ive creation, manipulat ion and/or consumption of ‘real t ime’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovat ive platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applicat ions
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applicat ions using satellite communications infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunicat ions
satellite navigat ion, such as new services or applications using global navigat ion satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid
systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new services or applicat ions using exist ing satellite
infrastructure or technology that direct ly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service demonstrat ions
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are eligible so long as they have a clear path to
exploitat ion as part of a service or applicat ion.
4. Project s t hat we won’t fund
In this compet it ion we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competit ion themes’ above
incremental innovat ions unlikely to significant ly improve UK economic and SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisat ion of quantum technologies 3 competit ion
5. Find out if you are eligible t o apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisat ion (RTO) working within the limits provided in the
general guidance for applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to art iculate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business part icipants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2 grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this compet it ion.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project t ypes
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definit ion of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Part nerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competit ion, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP applicat ions have the same competit ion deadlines.
However, KTP applicat ions should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accept ing applicat ions across our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilit ies (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and creative economy)
space applicat ions.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competit ion opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competit ion, which will be available once the compet it ion opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar (optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (opt ional)
complete and upload your online applicat ion form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your applicat ion is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio
of projects as described in the compet it ion guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you apply. It will help your chances of submitt ing a quality
applicat ion
From:
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First published:
Innovate UK
Innovation grants for business: apply for funding, Business enterprise, Research and
development, and UK economic growth
27 February 2017
Notice
Funding compet it ion: emerging & enabling t echnologies round 2
Businesses can apply for a share of £15 million to develop technologies to stimulate future products, services and industries.
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Competit ion brief: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
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Innovate UK is invest ing up to £15 million innovation projects that inspire and st imulate the products and services of tomorrow.
The aim of this competit ion is to help UK businesses broaden their innovat ion activit ies, disrupt exist ing markets and find new
revenue sources. It should support the competit iveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as large companies.
Grants can be awarded to projects led by a UK-based business of any size. In certain circumstances a research and technology
organisat ion (RTO) may also be eligible to lead.
We welcome projects led by SMEs. An SME can apply on its own for funding up to £100,000. All consort ia must involve at least one
SME.
We expect projects to last from 6 months to 3 years and range in size from total project costs of £35,000 to £2 million.
An organisat ion may only lead on 1 project, but they could be a partner in 2 further projects.
There is also funding available for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs).
Competit ion guidance: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
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or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunit ies for at leasR one UK SME involved in the
projectProjects costing more than £500,000 and last ing 2 years or longer should demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge
being addressed and the needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such act ivit ies should be included in the first 6 months of the
project .
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implicat ions of your solut ion.
We are looking to fund a port folio of projects. These may include technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental
development.
3. Specific compet it ion t hemes
3.1 Emerging t echnologies
An emerging technology is one that is st ill emerging from, or has only recently emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do
something that was not possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts exist ing markets and leads to new
ways of improving our lives as well as sources of wealth generat ion.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and bring a totally new technology sector to market. We
are part icularly looking to fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutt ing-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computat ional paradigms such as biological comput ing
3.2 Digit al
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and art ificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analyt ics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applicat ions employing new forms of connectivity, including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilit ies
Elect ronics, sensors and phot onics (ESP)
Applicat ions for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robot ics and aut onomous syst ems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robot ics for professional or personal applicat ions
inspect ion and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous) environments
health and social care, including assist ive technologies, patient care and robotic surgery
next-generat ion farming
next-generat ion manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creat ive economy
We are looking for innovat ions in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effect ive creation, manipulat ion and/or consumption of ‘real t ime’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovat ive platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applicat ions
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applicat ions using satellite communications infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunicat ions
satellite navigat ion, such as new services or applications using global navigat ion satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid
systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new services or applicat ions using exist ing satellite
infrastructure or technology that direct ly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service demonstrat ions
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are eligible so long as they have a clear path to
exploitat ion as part of a service or applicat ion.
4. Project s t hat we won’t fund
In this compet it ion we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competit ion themes’ above
incremental innovat ions unlikely to significant ly improve UK economic and SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisat ion of quantum technologies 3 competit ion
5. Find out if you are eligible t o apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisat ion (RTO) working within the limits provided in the
general guidance for applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to art iculate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business part icipants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2 grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this compet it ion.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project t ypes
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definit ion of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Part nerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competit ion, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP applicat ions have the same competit ion deadlines.
However, KTP applicat ions should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accept ing applicat ions across our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilit ies (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and creative economy)
space applicat ions.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competit ion opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competit ion, which will be available once the compet it ion opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar (optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (opt ional)
complete and upload your online applicat ion form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your applicat ion is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio
of projects as described in the compet it ion guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you apply. It will help your chances of submitt ing a quality
applicat ion
From:
Part of:
First published:
Innovate UK
Innovation grants for business: apply for funding, Business enterprise, Research and
development, and UK economic growth
27 February 2017
Notice
Funding compet it ion: emerging & enabling t echnologies round 2
Businesses can apply for a share of £15 million to develop technologies to stimulate future products, services and industries.
Documents
Competit ion brief: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
HTML
Details
Innovate UK is invest ing up to £15 million innovation projects that inspire and st imulate the products and services of tomorrow.
The aim of this competit ion is to help UK businesses broaden their innovat ion activit ies, disrupt exist ing markets and find new
revenue sources. It should support the competit iveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as large companies.
Grants can be awarded to projects led by a UK-based business of any size. In certain circumstances a research and technology
organisat ion (RTO) may also be eligible to lead.
We welcome projects led by SMEs. An SME can apply on its own for funding up to £100,000. All consort ia must involve at least one
SME.
We expect projects to last from 6 months to 3 years and range in size from total project costs of £35,000 to £2 million.
An organisat ion may only lead on 1 project, but they could be a partner in 2 further projects.
There is also funding available for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs).
Competit ion guidance: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
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Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
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Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
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We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this
competition.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the
project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to
range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project types
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or
experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could
receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definition of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for
applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competition, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP
applications have the same competition deadlines. However, KTP applications
should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accepting applications across
our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and
creative economy)
space applications.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competition opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competition, which will be available
once the competition opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar
(optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (optional)
complete and upload your online application form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your application is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then
select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio of projects as described in
the competition guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you
apply. It will help your chances of submitting a quality application
8. Background and further information
Technology is transforming our lives and brings great opportunity. The UK is
strong in fundamental research across many different disciplines. However, we
sometimes struggle to fully commercialise these opportunities. The most
promising emerging technologies and industries need to be guided through the
innovation process to market success.
The government’s emerging technologies and industries strategy aims to
provide investment to help companies explore the potential of transformative
early-stage, new technologies in their particular markets. The strategy aims to
disrupt markets and bring the potential for significant commercial results. This
includes where small early investments are followed by increased financial and
wider support.
Enabling technologies or capabilities have the potential to make a difference in
many sectors. Yet, they can be slow to spread through target industries. They
need support and tailoring to realise that potential. The emerging and enabling
technologies programme brings together technology and end users to enhance
productivity and efficiency across the UK economy. The programme provides
opportunities for innovative companies to develop and use multiple
technologies. Applications include disrupting markets and finding new sales
routes. This could be through well-established systems integrators and
manufacturers.
The emerging and enabling technologies sector group supports the Digital
Catapult and Satellite Application and is establishing a new Compound
Semiconductor Applications Catapult in Wales. Companies wishing to access
the available equipment and expertise are invited to partner with the Catapults
in this competition.
If you want help to find a project partner, contact the Knowledge Transfer
Network. If you need more information, contact the competition helpline on 0300
321 4357 or email us at [email protected].
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
GOV.UK
Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
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Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
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Home Funding competit ion: emerging & enabling technologies round 2
Innovate UK
Notice
Competition brief: emerging &enabling technologies round 2Published 27 February 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. The competition scope
3. Specific competition themes
4. Projects that we won't fund
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
6. Funding and project details
7. How to apply
8. Background and further information
1. Dates and deadlines
Competition opens Midday on Monday 6 March 2017
Briefing event for applicants Wednesday 8 March 2017 in London
Brokerage events Belfast: Monday 13 March 2017
Edinburgh: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Cardiff: Thursday 16 March 2017
Manchester: Thursday 23 March 2017
Registration deadline Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 10 May 2017
2. The competition scope
Our emerging and enabling technologies programme identifies and invests in
new technologies and the underpinning capabilities that improve existing
industries. Our aim is to inspire the products, processes and services of
tomorrow: those with the potential to unlock billions of pounds of value to
industry and disrupt existing markets.
We have 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities, including electronics, sensors and photonics (ESPs),
robotics and autonomous systems, and creative economy
space applications
This competition should help businesses broaden out innovation activities to
find sources of revenue from new products, processes or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals
must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in
the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or
market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunities for
at least one UK SME involved in the project
Projects costing more than £500,000 and lasting 2 years or longer should
demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge being addressed and the
needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such activities should be included in
the first 6 months of the project.
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implications of your
solution.
We are looking to fund a portfolio of projects. These may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
3. Specific competition themes
3.1 Emerging technologies
An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently
emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not
possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts
existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as
sources of wealth generation.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and
bring a totally new technology sector to market. We are particularly looking to
fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutting-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computational paradigms such as biological computing
3.2 Digital
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use
of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analytics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applications employing new forms of connectivity,
including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilities
Electronics, sensors and photonics (ESP)
Applications for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of
ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robotics and autonomous systems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robotics for professional or personal applications
inspection and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous)
environments
health and social care, including assistive technologies, patient care and
robotic surgery
next-generation farming
next-generation manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creative economy
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effective creation, manipulation
and/or consumption of ‘real time’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovative
platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applications
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applications using satellite
communications infrastructure. We are particularly interested in innovations
related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunications
satellite navigation, such as new services or applications using global
navigation satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are particularly
interested in innovations that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor
data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new
services or applications using existing satellite infrastructure or technology
that directly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service
demonstrations
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are
eligible so long as they have a clear path to exploitation as part of a service or
application.
4. Projects that we won’t fund
In this competition we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competition themes’
above
incremental innovations unlikely to significantly improve UK economic and
SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisation of quantum technologies 3
competition
5. Find out if you are eligible to apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisation
(RTO) working within the limits provided in the general guidance for
applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to articulate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business
participants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must
be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-
lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on
the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2
grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
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We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this
competition.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the
project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to
range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project types
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or
experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could
receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definition of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for
applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competition, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP
applications have the same competition deadlines. However, KTP applications
should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accepting applications across
our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and
creative economy)
space applications.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competition opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competition, which will be available
once the competition opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar
(optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (optional)
complete and upload your online application form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your application is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then
select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio of projects as described in
the competition guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you
apply. It will help your chances of submitting a quality application
8. Background and further information
Technology is transforming our lives and brings great opportunity. The UK is
strong in fundamental research across many different disciplines. However, we
sometimes struggle to fully commercialise these opportunities. The most
promising emerging technologies and industries need to be guided through the
innovation process to market success.
The government’s emerging technologies and industries strategy aims to
provide investment to help companies explore the potential of transformative
early-stage, new technologies in their particular markets. The strategy aims to
disrupt markets and bring the potential for significant commercial results. This
includes where small early investments are followed by increased financial and
wider support.
Enabling technologies or capabilities have the potential to make a difference in
many sectors. Yet, they can be slow to spread through target industries. They
need support and tailoring to realise that potential. The emerging and enabling
technologies programme brings together technology and end users to enhance
productivity and efficiency across the UK economy. The programme provides
opportunities for innovative companies to develop and use multiple
technologies. Applications include disrupting markets and finding new sales
routes. This could be through well-established systems integrators and
manufacturers.
The emerging and enabling technologies sector group supports the Digital
Catapult and Satellite Application and is establishing a new Compound
Semiconductor Applications Catapult in Wales. Companies wishing to access
the available equipment and expertise are invited to partner with the Catapults
in this competition.
If you want help to find a project partner, contact the Knowledge Transfer
Network. If you need more information, contact the competition helpline on 0300
321 4357 or email us at [email protected].
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or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunit ies for at leasR one UK SME involved in the
projectProjects costing more than £500,000 and last ing 2 years or longer should demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge
being addressed and the needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such act ivit ies should be included in the first 6 months of the
project .
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implicat ions of your solut ion.
We are looking to fund a port folio of projects. These may include technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental
development.
3. Specific compet it ion t hemes
3.1 Emerging t echnologies
An emerging technology is one that is st ill emerging from, or has only recently emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do
something that was not possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts exist ing markets and leads to new
ways of improving our lives as well as sources of wealth generat ion.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and bring a totally new technology sector to market. We
are part icularly looking to fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutt ing-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computat ional paradigms such as biological comput ing
3.2 Digit al
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and art ificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analyt ics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applicat ions employing new forms of connectivity, including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilit ies
Elect ronics, sensors and phot onics (ESP)
Applicat ions for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robot ics and aut onomous syst ems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robot ics for professional or personal applicat ions
inspect ion and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous) environments
health and social care, including assist ive technologies, patient care and robotic surgery
next-generat ion farming
next-generat ion manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creat ive economy
We are looking for innovat ions in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effect ive creation, manipulat ion and/or consumption of ‘real t ime’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovat ive platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applicat ions
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applicat ions using satellite communications infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunicat ions
satellite navigat ion, such as new services or applications using global navigat ion satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid
systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new services or applicat ions using exist ing satellite
infrastructure or technology that direct ly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service demonstrat ions
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are eligible so long as they have a clear path to
exploitat ion as part of a service or applicat ion.
4. Project s t hat we won’t fund
In this compet it ion we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competit ion themes’ above
incremental innovat ions unlikely to significant ly improve UK economic and SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisat ion of quantum technologies 3 competit ion
5. Find out if you are eligible t o apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisat ion (RTO) working within the limits provided in the
general guidance for applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to art iculate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business part icipants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2 grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this compet it ion.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project t ypes
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definit ion of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Part nerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competit ion, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP applicat ions have the same competit ion deadlines.
However, KTP applicat ions should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accept ing applicat ions across our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilit ies (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and creative economy)
space applicat ions.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competit ion opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competit ion, which will be available once the compet it ion opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar (optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (opt ional)
complete and upload your online applicat ion form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your applicat ion is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio
of projects as described in the compet it ion guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you apply. It will help your chances of submitt ing a quality
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General guidance for applicant s: Innovate UK
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Innovate UK provides funding to support and st imulate innovation in the UK economy. We do this by
encouraging businesses to work with other commercial and research organisations. As such we have
the following requirements:
at least 70% of total eligible project costs should be incurred by commercial organisations
a maximum of 30% of total eligible project costs are available to research part icipants. If there is
more than one research part icipant, this amount will be shared between them.
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or services.
We are looking to fund projects that meet all of the following criteria. Proposals must:
show significant innovation in one of our priority areas (described further in the next section)
show outputs that could be applied in more than one industry, sector or market
improve business growth, productivity and/or create export opportunit ies for at leasR one UK SME involved in the
projectProjects costing more than £500,000 and last ing 2 years or longer should demonstrate a current understanding of the challenge
being addressed and the needs of customers or users. Otherwise, such act ivit ies should be included in the first 6 months of the
project .
Where applicable, please consider the cybersecurity implicat ions of your solut ion.
We are looking to fund a port folio of projects. These may include technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental
development.
3. Specific compet it ion t hemes
3.1 Emerging t echnologies
An emerging technology is one that is st ill emerging from, or has only recently emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do
something that was not possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts exist ing markets and leads to new
ways of improving our lives as well as sources of wealth generat ion.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a step change in performance and bring a totally new technology sector to market. We
are part icularly looking to fund projects in:
biofilms
energy harvesting
graphene and novel single-layer (2D) materials
cutt ing-edge imaging technologies
unconventional new computat ional paradigms such as biological comput ing
3.2 Digit al
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a significant development in, or use of, one or more of the following technologies:
machine learning and art ificial intelligence (AI)
cybersecurity
data analyt ics or ‘big data’
distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain)
internet of things
immersive technology (such as virtual or augmented reality)
innovative services or applicat ions employing new forms of connectivity, including 5G
3.3 Enabling capabilit ies
Elect ronics, sensors and phot onics (ESP)
Applicat ions for highly innovative projects are welcome from across the range of ESP technologies. This includes:
electronic systems
large area electronics
power electronics
sensor systems
photonics
compound semiconductors
Robot ics and aut onomous syst ems
We are looking for innovations in the following areas:
service robot ics for professional or personal applicat ions
inspect ion and maintenance in extreme and challenging (hazardous) environments
health and social care, including assist ive technologies, patient care and robotic surgery
next-generat ion farming
next-generat ion manufacturing
autonomous transport, including automotive, aerospace and rail applications
AI technologies for autonomous systems
Creat ive economy
We are looking for innovat ions in the following areas:
enabling higher-quality, faster and more cost-effect ive creation, manipulat ion and/or consumption of ‘real t ime’ creative content
creating richer and more engaging user experiences on new innovat ive platforms, such as virtual reality
3.4 Space applicat ions
Proposals must have innovations in at least one of the following areas:
satellite communications, such as new services or applicat ions using satellite communications infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions related to ground segment and user terminals for telecommunicat ions
satellite navigat ion, such as new services or applications using global navigat ion satellite system (GNSS) infrastructure. We are
part icularly interested in innovat ions that combine GNSS data with other forms of sensor data to deliver sensor fusion or hybrid
systems
earth observation and environmental monitoring services, such as new services or applicat ions using exist ing satellite
infrastructure or technology that direct ly links to new commercial service provision
market or technical feasibility projects that will lead to future in-orbit service demonstrat ions
Projects that include development of new satellite instruments or hardware are eligible so long as they have a clear path to
exploitat ion as part of a service or applicat ion.
4. Project s t hat we won’t fund
In this compet it ion we will not fund:
technologies not referenced in ‘Section 3: Specific competit ion themes’ above
incremental innovat ions unlikely to significant ly improve UK economic and SME growth
projects in scope for the commercialisat ion of quantum technologies 3 competit ion
5. Find out if you are eligible t o apply
To be eligible you must:
be a UK-based business of any size or research and technology organisat ion (RTO) working within the limits provided in the
general guidance for applicants
have at least one SME involved in your proposal
carry out your project work, and intend to exploit the results, in the UK
RTOs may lead a project, providing:
they are able to art iculate clearly why the RTO, and not one of the business part icipants, should lead the project
they collaborate in the project with at least 2 or more businesses (one must be an SME)
their involvement is no greater than 30% of the total eligible project costs
the project shows a compelling route to market, most likely through the non-lead partners
If total project costs are between £35,000 and £100,000, an SME can work on the project alone or with partners.
If total project costs are £100,000 or more, the project must include at least 2 grant-claiming partners working together.
6. Funding and project details
We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this compet it ion.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project t ypes
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definit ion of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Part nerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competit ion, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP applicat ions have the same competit ion deadlines.
However, KTP applicat ions should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accept ing applicat ions across our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilit ies (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and creative economy)
space applicat ions.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competit ion opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competit ion, which will be available once the compet it ion opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar (optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (opt ional)
complete and upload your online applicat ion form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your applicat ion is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio
of projects as described in the compet it ion guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you apply. It will help your chances of submitt ing a quality
applicat ion
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Innovate UK
Innovation grants for business: apply for funding
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Guidance
General guidance for applicant s: Innovate UK
Part icipat ion in a project
Innovate UK provides funding to support and st imulate innovation in the UK economy. We do this by
encouraging businesses to work with other commercial and research organisations. As such we have
the following requirements:
at least 70% of total eligible project costs should be incurred by commercial organisations
a maximum of 30% of total eligible project costs are available to research part icipants. If there is
more than one research part icipant, this amount will be shared between them.
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Competition guidance: emerging and
enabling technologies round 2
Updated 6 March 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. Funding
3. Requirements and eligibility
4. Competition process
5. How to apply
6. The application form
7. Competition questions
8. Finance summary
9. Finance form
10. Project appendices
Innovate UK
Dates and deadlines
Competition opens 6 March 2017
Competition briefing event 8 March 2017
Final date for registration Midday 3 May 2017
Submission of the full application
including finance forms, appendices and Je-S forms
deadline
Midday 10 May 2017
Decision to applicants By end of day 4 August
2017
Please read the full competition scope before you make your
application.
Funding
Innovate UK is making funding available of up to £15 million. This
is for industrial research, experimental development and technical
feasibility projects that tackle the technical challenges described in
the brief for this competition.
There is up to £5 million of funding available for projects with
eligible costs of up to £100,000 and 6 to 12 months in duration.
There is up to £10 million of funding available for projects with
eligible costs of up to £2 million and between 1 to 3 years in
duration.
Please read our funding rules guidance for more information on
the different categories of funding and the rules around our state
aid framework.
Requirements and eligibility
Where applicable you must follow Innovate UK’s definitions for the
following technologies to be eligible:
Emerging technologies: for the purposes of this competition an
emerging technology project should not be a new application of a
widely adopted technology. It should have the potential to create
whole new categories of products or service sectors with
significant potential for the growth of the UK economy. For more
information around emerging technologies please see the
competition brief.
Novel single-layer (2D) materials: single sheets of one or fewer
atomic layers thick, or stacks of such sheets, which have
properties different to the bulk.
Energy harvesting: a means of providing a small amount of power
for low-energy electronics. This can be by scavenging low-grade,
ambient energy sources such as environmental vibrations, human
power, thermal and solar energy and converting them into useable
electrical energy. Energy harvesting devices have the potential to
replace primary batteries in low-power electronic systems or to
charge rechargeable batteries.
Internet of Things (IoT): where connected online objects share
their data and information in order to help make smarter decisions
for the benefit of humans. IoT technologies may include sensors,
networks, software platforms, analytics and apps. However there
must be a primary sector or industry focus to the application of IoT
technologies with a clear and distinct current market or technology
failing.
Distributed ledger technology (DLT): a shared and decentralised
database that has data mutually agreed upon through consensus.
One application of this is blockchain, where a time-stamped and
integrity-checked record is added sequentially and linked to
previous transactions.
Cyber security: is the protection of data, programs, computers and
networks from attacks, damage to hardware/software or
unauthorised access.
Application:
if an application is unsuccessful, you may use the feedback
received to reapply for the project again, either through another
round of this same competition or another competition within
scope
any one business may be involved in up to 3 applications to this
competition, but may only be the lead partner in one application.
any one research and technology organisation (RTO) may only
be the lead partner in one application. They can be involved as
a partner in up to 2 further applications
if an RTO is not the lead on any application, they can be a
partner in any number of applications
submissions without a complete application form or using an
incorrect application form will be considered ineligible and not
sent for assessment
submissions without complete or missing finance forms will be
considered ineligible and not sent for assessment
submissions with appendices which do not align with the
appendices requirements will not be sent for assessment
submission documents must be submitted in the correct file
format as explained in this document. Any documents in an
incorrect format or content will not be sent for assessment
Project:
you may be eligible to receive different rates of funding
depending upon the type and size of your organisation and the
activity that you are doing in the project. Within your application
form you should select the primary type of research that you will
be doing within the project and calculate the amount of grant
you wish to claim. This should be in line with Innovate UK
funding rules
all projects must be led by a business or RTO and include at
least one SME
if an RTO is the lead they will need to articulate why none of the
business partners in the consortium can do so. Furthermore,
the RTO lead will need to collaborate with 2 or more
businesses, their involvement can be no greater than 30% of
the eligible costs, and the project must show a clear route to
market, most likely through non-lead partners. For further
information on RTOs leading a project please see the guidance
for applicants
projects with total costs over £100,000 must be collaborative
projects of total costs under £100,000 may be a single SME or
collaborative with other businesses or research organisations
to be considered collaborative at least 2 organisations must be
claiming grants from Innovate UK
for all research organisations the total level of project
participation is set at a maximum of 30% of total eligible project
costs. If your consortium contains more than one research
organisation, this maximum 30% will be shared between them.
the proposed project should last between 6 months and 3 years
only UK based companies and research organisations are
eligible to receive funding from Innovate UK
we may consider projects outside the ranges described above
but you should contact us at least 10 days before the
registration deadline to discuss further
where a company has had previous grants as the lead or sole
company, no new awards will be made to that company if no
substantial efforts have been made to exploit previous grants,
as has been described in the exploitation section of the
1.
2.
3.
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Competition guidance: emerging and
enabling technologies round 2
Updated 6 March 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. Funding
3. Requirements and eligibility
4. Competition process
5. How to apply
6. The application form
7. Competition questions
8. Finance summary
9. Finance form
10. Project appendices
Innovate UK
Dates and deadlines
Competition opens 6 March 2017
Competition briefing event 8 March 2017
Final date for registration Midday 3 May 2017
Submission of the full application
including finance forms, appendices and Je-S forms
deadline
Midday 10 May 2017
Decision to applicants By end of day 4 August
2017
Please read the full competition scope before you make your
application.
Funding
Innovate UK is making funding available of up to £15 million. This
is for industrial research, experimental development and technical
feasibility projects that tackle the technical challenges described in
the brief for this competition.
There is up to £5 million of funding available for projects with
eligible costs of up to £100,000 and 6 to 12 months in duration.
There is up to £10 million of funding available for projects with
eligible costs of up to £2 million and between 1 to 3 years in
duration.
Please read our funding rules guidance for more information on
the different categories of funding and the rules around our state
aid framework.
Requirements and eligibility
Where applicable you must follow Innovate UK’s definitions for the
following technologies to be eligible:
Emerging technologies: for the purposes of this competition an
emerging technology project should not be a new application of a
widely adopted technology. It should have the potential to create
whole new categories of products or service sectors with
significant potential for the growth of the UK economy. For more
information around emerging technologies please see the
competition brief.
Novel single-layer (2D) materials: single sheets of one or fewer
atomic layers thick, or stacks of such sheets, which have
properties different to the bulk.
Energy harvesting: a means of providing a small amount of power
for low-energy electronics. This can be by scavenging low-grade,
ambient energy sources such as environmental vibrations, human
power, thermal and solar energy and converting them into useable
electrical energy. Energy harvesting devices have the potential to
replace primary batteries in low-power electronic systems or to
charge rechargeable batteries.
Internet of Things (IoT): where connected online objects share
their data and information in order to help make smarter decisions
for the benefit of humans. IoT technologies may include sensors,
networks, software platforms, analytics and apps. However there
must be a primary sector or industry focus to the application of IoT
technologies with a clear and distinct current market or technology
failing.
Distributed ledger technology (DLT): a shared and decentralised
database that has data mutually agreed upon through consensus.
One application of this is blockchain, where a time-stamped and
integrity-checked record is added sequentially and linked to
previous transactions.
Cyber security: is the protection of data, programs, computers and
networks from attacks, damage to hardware/software or
unauthorised access.
Application:
if an application is unsuccessful, you may use the feedback
received to reapply for the project again, either through another
round of this same competition or another competition within
scope
any one business may be involved in up to 3 applications to this
competition, but may only be the lead partner in one application.
any one research and technology organisation (RTO) may only
be the lead partner in one application. They can be involved as
a partner in up to 2 further applications
if an RTO is not the lead on any application, they can be a
partner in any number of applications
submissions without a complete application form or using an
incorrect application form will be considered ineligible and not
sent for assessment
submissions without complete or missing finance forms will be
considered ineligible and not sent for assessment
submissions with appendices which do not align with the
appendices requirements will not be sent for assessment
submission documents must be submitted in the correct file
format as explained in this document. Any documents in an
incorrect format or content will not be sent for assessment
Project:
you may be eligible to receive different rates of funding
depending upon the type and size of your organisation and the
activity that you are doing in the project. Within your application
form you should select the primary type of research that you will
be doing within the project and calculate the amount of grant
you wish to claim. This should be in line with Innovate UK
funding rules
all projects must be led by a business or RTO and include at
least one SME
if an RTO is the lead they will need to articulate why none of the
business partners in the consortium can do so. Furthermore,
the RTO lead will need to collaborate with 2 or more
businesses, their involvement can be no greater than 30% of
the eligible costs, and the project must show a clear route to
market, most likely through non-lead partners. For further
information on RTOs leading a project please see the guidance
for applicants
projects with total costs over £100,000 must be collaborative
projects of total costs under £100,000 may be a single SME or
collaborative with other businesses or research organisations
to be considered collaborative at least 2 organisations must be
claiming grants from Innovate UK
for all research organisations the total level of project
participation is set at a maximum of 30% of total eligible project
costs. If your consortium contains more than one research
organisation, this maximum 30% will be shared between them.
the proposed project should last between 6 months and 3 years
only UK based companies and research organisations are
eligible to receive funding from Innovate UK
we may consider projects outside the ranges described above
but you should contact us at least 10 days before the
registration deadline to discuss further
where a company has had previous grants as the lead or sole
company, no new awards will be made to that company if no
substantial efforts have been made to exploit previous grants,
as has been described in the exploitation section of the
1.
2.
3.
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Competition guidance: emerging and
enabling technologies round 2
Updated 6 March 2017
Contents
1. Dates and deadlines
2. Funding
3. Requirements and eligibility
4. Competition process
5. How to apply
6. The application form
7. Competition questions
8. Finance summary
9. Finance form
10. Project appendices
Innovate UK
Dates and deadlines
Competition opens 6 March 2017
Competition briefing event 8 March 2017
Final date for registration Midday 3 May 2017
Submission of the full application
including finance forms, appendices and Je-S forms
deadline
Midday 10 May 2017
Decision to applicants By end of day 4 August
2017
Please read the full competition scope before you make your
application.
Funding
Innovate UK is making funding available of up to £15 million. This
is for industrial research, experimental development and technical
feasibility projects that tackle the technical challenges described in
the brief for this competition.
There is up to £5 million of funding available for projects with
eligible costs of up to £100,000 and 6 to 12 months in duration.
There is up to £10 million of funding available for projects with
eligible costs of up to £2 million and between 1 to 3 years in
duration.
Please read our funding rules guidance for more information on
the different categories of funding and the rules around our state
aid framework.
Requirements and eligibility
Where applicable you must follow Innovate UK’s definitions for the
following technologies to be eligible:
Emerging technologies: for the purposes of this competition an
emerging technology project should not be a new application of a
widely adopted technology. It should have the potential to create
whole new categories of products or service sectors with
significant potential for the growth of the UK economy. For more
information around emerging technologies please see the
competition brief.
Novel single-layer (2D) materials: single sheets of one or fewer
atomic layers thick, or stacks of such sheets, which have
properties different to the bulk.
Energy harvesting: a means of providing a small amount of power
for low-energy electronics. This can be by scavenging low-grade,
ambient energy sources such as environmental vibrations, human
power, thermal and solar energy and converting them into useable
electrical energy. Energy harvesting devices have the potential to
replace primary batteries in low-power electronic systems or to
charge rechargeable batteries.
Internet of Things (IoT): where connected online objects share
their data and information in order to help make smarter decisions
for the benefit of humans. IoT technologies may include sensors,
networks, software platforms, analytics and apps. However there
must be a primary sector or industry focus to the application of IoT
technologies with a clear and distinct current market or technology
failing.
Distributed ledger technology (DLT): a shared and decentralised
database that has data mutually agreed upon through consensus.
One application of this is blockchain, where a time-stamped and
integrity-checked record is added sequentially and linked to
previous transactions.
Cyber security: is the protection of data, programs, computers and
networks from attacks, damage to hardware/software or
unauthorised access.
Application:
if an application is unsuccessful, you may use the feedback
received to reapply for the project again, either through another
round of this same competition or another competition within
scope
any one business may be involved in up to 3 applications to this
competition, but may only be the lead partner in one application.
any one research and technology organisation (RTO) may only
be the lead partner in one application. They can be involved as
a partner in up to 2 further applications
if an RTO is not the lead on any application, they can be a
partner in any number of applications
submissions without a complete application form or using an
incorrect application form will be considered ineligible and not
sent for assessment
submissions without complete or missing finance forms will be
considered ineligible and not sent for assessment
submissions with appendices which do not align with the
appendices requirements will not be sent for assessment
submission documents must be submitted in the correct file
format as explained in this document. Any documents in an
incorrect format or content will not be sent for assessment
Project:
you may be eligible to receive different rates of funding
depending upon the type and size of your organisation and the
activity that you are doing in the project. Within your application
form you should select the primary type of research that you will
be doing within the project and calculate the amount of grant
you wish to claim. This should be in line with Innovate UK
funding rules
all projects must be led by a business or RTO and include at
least one SME
if an RTO is the lead they will need to articulate why none of the
business partners in the consortium can do so. Furthermore,
the RTO lead will need to collaborate with 2 or more
businesses, their involvement can be no greater than 30% of
the eligible costs, and the project must show a clear route to
market, most likely through non-lead partners. For further
information on RTOs leading a project please see the guidance
for applicants
projects with total costs over £100,000 must be collaborative
projects of total costs under £100,000 may be a single SME or
collaborative with other businesses or research organisations
to be considered collaborative at least 2 organisations must be
claiming grants from Innovate UK
for all research organisations the total level of project
participation is set at a maximum of 30% of total eligible project
costs. If your consortium contains more than one research
organisation, this maximum 30% will be shared between them.
the proposed project should last between 6 months and 3 years
only UK based companies and research organisations are
eligible to receive funding from Innovate UK
we may consider projects outside the ranges described above
but you should contact us at least 10 days before the
registration deadline to discuss further
where a company has had previous grants as the lead or sole
company, no new awards will be made to that company if no
substantial efforts have been made to exploit previous grants,
as has been described in the exploitation section of the
1.
2.
3.
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“An emerging technology is one that is still emerging from, or has only recently emerged from, the research base. It allows you to do something that was not possible before or was only possible in theory; because of this, it disrupts existing markets and leads to new ways of improving our lives as well as sources of wealth generation.”
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We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this
competition.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the
project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to
range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project types
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or
experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could
receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definition of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for
applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competition, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP
applications have the same competition deadlines. However, KTP applications
should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accepting applications across
our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and
creative economy)
space applications.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competition opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competition, which will be available
once the competition opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar
(optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (optional)
complete and upload your online application form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your application is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then
select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio of projects as described in
the competition guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you
apply. It will help your chances of submitting a quality application
8. Background and further information
Technology is transforming our lives and brings great opportunity. The UK is
strong in fundamental research across many different disciplines. However, we
sometimes struggle to fully commercialise these opportunities. The most
promising emerging technologies and industries need to be guided through the
innovation process to market success.
The government’s emerging technologies and industries strategy aims to
provide investment to help companies explore the potential of transformative
early-stage, new technologies in their particular markets. The strategy aims to
disrupt markets and bring the potential for significant commercial results. This
includes where small early investments are followed by increased financial and
wider support.
Enabling technologies or capabilities have the potential to make a difference in
many sectors. Yet, they can be slow to spread through target industries. They
need support and tailoring to realise that potential. The emerging and enabling
technologies programme brings together technology and end users to enhance
productivity and efficiency across the UK economy. The programme provides
opportunities for innovative companies to develop and use multiple
technologies. Applications include disrupting markets and finding new sales
routes. This could be through well-established systems integrators and
manufacturers.
The emerging and enabling technologies sector group supports the Digital
Catapult and Satellite Application and is establishing a new Compound
Semiconductor Applications Catapult in Wales. Companies wishing to access
the available equipment and expertise are invited to partner with the Catapults
in this competition.
If you want help to find a project partner, contact the Knowledge Transfer
Network. If you need more information, contact the competition helpline on 0300
321 4357 or email us at [email protected].
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Driving and transport
Education and learning
Employing people
Environment and countryside
Housing and local services
Money and tax
Passports, travel and living abroad
Visas and immigration
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Departments and policy
How government works
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Policies
Publications
Announcements
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© Crown copyright
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwisestated
We have allocated up to £15 million to fund innovation projects in this
competition.
All projects must involve at least one SME. A business or RTO must lead the
project.
Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years. We expect projects to
range in total costs between £35,000 and £2 million.
6.1 Project types
Your project may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or
experimental development.
For technical feasibility studies and industrial research, you could receive:
up to 70% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 60% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 50% if you are a large business
For experimental development projects that are nearer to market, you could
receive:
up to 45% of your eligible project costs if you are a small business
up to 35% if you are a medium-sized business
up to 25% if you are a large business
Find out if your business fits the EU definition of an SME.
For more information on the research categories, read the general guidance for
applicants.
6.2 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
In parallel to this competition, we also welcome applications for KTPs. KTP
applications have the same competition deadlines. However, KTP applications
should follow the specific guidance for KTPs.
The scope criteria is different for KTPs. We are accepting applications across
our 4 priority areas:
emerging technologies
digital
enabling capabilities (including ESPs, robotics and autonomous systems and
creative economy)
space applications.
7. How to apply
To apply:
register online (the link will be live once the competition opens)
read the guidance for applicants for this competition, which will be available
once the competition opens
attend the briefing event in London on 8 March 2017 in person or by webinar
(optional)
attend one of the brokerage events (optional)
complete and upload your online application form on our secure server
We will not accept late submissions. Your application is confidential.
External, independent experts assess the quality your application. We will then
select the projects that we fund, to build a portfolio of projects as described in
the competition guidance for applicants.
Please read the general guidance for applicants carefully before you
apply. It will help your chances of submitting a quality application
8. Background and further information
Technology is transforming our lives and brings great opportunity. The UK is
strong in fundamental research across many different disciplines. However, we
sometimes struggle to fully commercialise these opportunities. The most
promising emerging technologies and industries need to be guided through the
innovation process to market success.
The government’s emerging technologies and industries strategy aims to
provide investment to help companies explore the potential of transformative
early-stage, new technologies in their particular markets. The strategy aims to
disrupt markets and bring the potential for significant commercial results. This
includes where small early investments are followed by increased financial and
wider support.
Enabling technologies or capabilities have the potential to make a difference in
many sectors. Yet, they can be slow to spread through target industries. They
need support and tailoring to realise that potential. The emerging and enabling
technologies programme brings together technology and end users to enhance
productivity and efficiency across the UK economy. The programme provides
opportunities for innovative companies to develop and use multiple
technologies. Applications include disrupting markets and finding new sales
routes. This could be through well-established systems integrators and
manufacturers.
The emerging and enabling technologies sector group supports the Digital
Catapult and Satellite Application and is establishing a new Compound
Semiconductor Applications Catapult in Wales. Companies wishing to access
the available equipment and expertise are invited to partner with the Catapults
in this competition.
If you want help to find a project partner, contact the Knowledge Transfer
Network. If you need more information, contact the competition helpline on 0300
321 4357 or email us at [email protected].
What is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)?
• A Knowledge Transfer Partnership is an opportunity for businesses to innovate
by accessing the expertise in UK Universities/Colleges and RTOs (the
knowledge base) and to embed it in their business for long term benefit
– It does so by bringing a recent graduate (the Associate) to work for a
company on a stretching but specific business improvement project. The
associate gets management training and an academic mentor to support
the project
• The aim is to embed academic knowledge into companies, transforming
businesses through the application of knowledge to create new capabilities
resulting in wealth creation
How does it work?
• Partnership formed between company and university
• Project and Business case agreed – application made
• Funding awarded (if successful)
• Associate Recruited to work full time in the company
• Project Managed by Associate in KTP structure
• Jointly supervised by academic and company
• Academic devotes ½ day per week to the project
Funding Levels and position of KTP Projects
• 75% of projects are with SMEs – 50% employ less than 50 people
– 15% are micro
• SMEs contribute 33% towards project cost (SMEs receive 66.7% grant funding); large companies 50%– Contribution to the KTP budget and top ups is between £20-30k per annum
• Majority of KTPs sit in TRL 5-7 range
• Average project is 26 months in duration (12-36 months possible)
• Highly focussed projects (TRL, Associate role)
Talk to us Monday - Friday 9.00am – 5.30pmEmail: [email protected]
Telephone: 0300 321 4357
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