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Webinar: Learn how to secure a £15,000 grant from Innovate UK EDGE to access resources and facilities of the UK’s Catapult Network
About this event
Innovate UK EDGE is offering grants of up to £15,000 to ambitious innovators to access the facilities and services provided by Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and the National Catapult Network.
In this webinar, we explain how to apply for this grant and obtain support from Innovate UK EDGE.
Typically, the grant can be used to work with the Catapult Network or other RTO’s on:
The exploration and testing of new product ideas
The provision of technical expertise and sector knowledge
Advice on regulatory and government processes along with access to networks of customers, services and funders.
Identification of opportunities for R&D, collaboration and partnership building
Sector specific expert advice e.g. support with market analysis, cost modelling, business‐case support, creation of industry‐relevant R&D project plans
Sector specific advice and support to commercialise your innovation, including improving efficiency, making your business operations more sustainable, or investigating market gaps
What is an RTO / Catapult?
Research & Technology Organisations and Catapults are physical centres with cutting-edge R&D infrastructures including hubs, laboratories, testbeds, factories and offices, as well as technical experts that can help innovators develop breakthrough products and services.
There are 9 Catapults operating from 40 locations that are able to provide support under this scheme.
Key topics covered in this webinar:
How to apply for the Innovate UK EDGE grant to access the technical support from the Catapult Network
The Catapult resources and facilities available to test, demonstrate and improve your innovation
How Innovate UK EDGE and the Catapult Network can help your collaboration with industry, government, research organisations and academia
By the end of the webinar, you will have an understanding of:
The grant offer from Innovate UK EDGE and the support and facilities provided by the Catapult Network
How to apply for the grant and obtain support from Innovate UK EDGE
Additional support available from Innovate UK EDGE
Who should participate in the webinar?
High-growth innovative SMEs looking to grow through applied R&D.
Speakers
Dr Ben Masheder, Access to Funding and Finance Manager, Innovate UK EDGE
Adele Reynolds, Access to Funding Specialist, Innovate UK EDGE
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