Research and development funding announced for SMEs
Smart is a grant scheme which offers funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in R&D projects in the strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology, from which successful new products, processes and services could emerge. The next round opens on 17 July (and closes) 25 September with funding available from £25k to £250K.
Three types of grant are available:
- Proof of market
- Proof of concept
- Development of prototype
For more information on this grant click here:
If you wish to consider developing an application for the grant – help is available. Please contact Jayne Codling – Knowledge Exchange Officer, R&KEO for further information.











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