Funding Opportunities
Two exciting funding opportunities for companies to work with The Mercury Centre:
Boosting innovation in manufacturing competencies - registration closing date is 22 February 2012
The Technology Strategy Board and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are to invest up to £6m in collaborative research and development that stimulates innovation in manufacturing. Find out more.
Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF) 2011-2015: Proof of Concept Fund
HEIF is designed to support the range of knowledge exchange activities that result in economic and social impact. The funding provides incentives for Higher Education Institutions to work with businesses, public and third sector organisations, community bodies and the wider public. Activity that can help the country’s economic growth is currently a high priority. The Proof of Concept Fund is designed to provide financial support at an early stage of turning research into a business proposition. Find out more.
Please get in contact if you would like to discuss these opportunities in more detail.