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Innovate UKIntroduction

Chris Jones – Head of Emerging [email protected] Briefing #E&E2

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Innovation doesn’t just happen

Strategic innovation doesn’t just happen. It happens as a consequence of coordinated

collaboration between business, government and research.

This is where Innovate UK comes in.

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We can’t stop thinking about the future…

Innovate UK works with people, companies and partner organisations to find and

drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy -

delivering productivity, new jobs and exports

….keeping the UK globally competitive in the race for future prosperity.

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£13.1bn

return to the economy

up to

Innovate UK in numbers

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> 7 jobs created for every business invested in

7,600

organisat ionssupported

helped tocreate

55,000jobsof GVA for every

£1 invested

£ £7.30up to

Innovate UK in numbers

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Manufacturing &Materials

InfrastructureSystems

Health &Life Science

Emerging & Enabling Technologies

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Enabling and Emerging Technologies - Round 2

Chris Jones – Head of Emerging TechnologiesBelfast Briefing #E&E2

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GOV.UK

GOV.UK uses cookies to make the site simpler. Find out more about cookies

Home

Innovate UK

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

HTML

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GOV.UK

GOV.UK uses cookies to make the site simpler. Find out more about cookies

Home

Innovate UK

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

HTML

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

applicat ion

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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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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:

Last updated:

Innovate UK

Innovation grants for business: apply for funding

9 May 2016

11 January 2017, see all updates

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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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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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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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

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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

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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)

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Talk to us Monday - Friday 9.00am – 5.30pmEmail: [email protected]

Telephone: 0300 321 4357

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