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Knowledge Transfer Network presentation, Unlocking Innovation, BBSP, South Gloucestershire Council, Low Carbon South West, 25/03/2015
The document outlines various funding opportunities provided by Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network to encourage innovation and economic growth in the UK. It details specific programs such as the Energy Catalyst, Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst, and Innovation Vouchers, highlighting project scopes, funding percentages, deadlines, and eligibility criteria. Additionally, it emphasizes collaboration between SMEs, research organizations, and various industries to address challenges in carbon management, energy systems, and industrial biotechnology.
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Knowledge Transfer Network presentation, Unlocking Innovation, BBSP, South Gloucestershire Council, Low Carbon South West, 25/03/2015
- 1. Thank you ktn-uk.org @KTNUK DerekPedley Carbon Management Lead derek.pedley@ktn-uk.org Funding Opportunities from Innovate UK
- 2. The UK’s InnovationAgency The UK’s Innovation Network The Knowledge Transfer Network supports this by: • Linking organisations & exchanging knowledge • Providing access to funding • Promoting exemplars • Informing policy • 160 staff • 60,000 members in 17 communities FREE! Innovate UK: mission is to stimulate innovation & drive economic growth Vision is for the UK to be a global leader in innovation. Innovate UK & the Knowledge Transfer Network
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- 4. I Address the energy‘trilemma” of: • low carbon • security of supply • affordability Funded by Innovate UK, DECC and EPSRC Energy Catalyst ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 5. I Explore and evaluatethe technical potential of an early- stage idea or concept Scope: • new technologies • enhancement or alternative applications of existing technologies • development of components, sub-systems or systems • integrated whole system approaches • enabling technologies for the energy system Energy Catalyst – Early Stage Award Technical Feasibility ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 6. I Technology areas thatare in Scope: • carbon abatement • renewable energy • nuclear fission • hydrogen and fuel cells • energy networks and system integration • demand-side technologies • enabling technologies and processes Energy Catalyst – Early Stage Award Technical Feasibility ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 7. I Key features: • duration– up to12 months • project costs - £50k - £300k • funding: 70% for small/micro 60% for medium 50% for larger • must be led by an SME or by a research organisation collaborating with a business Energy Catalyst – Early Stage Award Technical Feasibility ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 8. I Key Date: • deadlinefor applications – 29 April 2015 Energy Catalyst – Early Stage Award Technical Feasibility ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 9. I Supports the developmentof new industrial biotechnology products and processes Funded by Innovate UK, BBSRC and EPSRC Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 10. I Scope: • Production offine and speciality chemicals and natural products • Production of commodity chemicals • Production of peptides and proteins • Production of liquid and gaseous biofuels (not feedstock that can be used for human or animal food) Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 11. I Key features: • projectsthat explore/evaluate the commercial potential of an early-stage innovative idea • duration – up to12 months • project costs – up to £250k • funding: 70% for small/micro 60% for medium 50% for larger Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst – Early Stage Feasibility Studies ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 12. I Key features: • Businessor academic-led and can involve single business or a collaboration Key Date: • deadline for applications – 20 May 2015 Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst – Early Stage Feasibility Studies ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 13. I Key features: • projectsthat demonstrate the performance and reliability of a new or modified process in industrially comparable or commercial-scale equipment • duration – up to12 months • project costs – up to £1m • Funding: 70% for small/micro 60% for medium 50% for larger Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst – Late Stage Pre-experimental Feasibility Studies ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 14. I Key features: • Business-ledand can involve single business or a collaboration between businesses and research organisations Key Date: • deadline for applications – 20 May 2015 Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst – Late Stage Pre-experimental Feasibility Studies ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 15. I Scope: • Fuel switchingwith lower carbon substitutes • Carbon capture and storage in power generation and energy-intensive industries Funded by Innovate UK and NERC Cleaner, More Efficient Conventional Fuels ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 16. I Key features: • duration– up to12 months • project costs – from £100k to £150k • Funding: 70% for small/micro 60% for medium 50% for larger • Single SME or working collaboratively with other companies or research organisations • Deadline for applications – 10 June 2015 Cleaner, More Efficient Conventional Fuels – Feasibility Studies ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 17. I Key features: • duration– up to 3 Years • project costs – from £250k to £1.5m • Funding: 70% for small/micro 60% for medium 50% for larger • Business-led and must include an SME in consortium • Deadline for expressions of interest – 15 April 2015 Cleaner, More Efficient Conventional Fuels – Collaborative R&D ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 18. I Key Features: Technology developmentcontracts for projects that will: • provide a step change in the capital cost and/or efficiency/performance over current technology • deliver a highly reliable PTO via high quality engineering and technology risk management • fit into the overall cost of energy Power Take Off (PTO) Systems for the Wve Energy Sector - SBRI ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 19. I Key Features: • informationwebinar – 31 March 2015 • deadline for applications - 28 May 2015 • funded by the Scottish Government • £7m available for competition which will have 4 stages with applicants able to apply for one or more stages • http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/ search_view.aspx?ID=MAR203890 Power Take Off (PTO) Systems for the Wve Energy Sector - SBRI ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 20. • Resource constraints •For minerals, metals etc. impacts of exploitation are increasingly a constraint • For biotic resources constraints include competing resource uses, carrying capacity, and impacts of exploitation • Materials security • Risk of supply interruption/non-availability for specific materials, including many used in clean-tech/hi-tech applications • EU list of critical raw materials • Climate change • Resource efficiency as a means to drive down embodied carbon Resource efficiency: main drivers
- 21. Scope: Feasibility studies toexplore commercial models for a circular economy • Reuse • Remanufacture • Leasing / maintenance Consortia should include a business that has a relationship with the final customer and can enable the return on products.
- 22. Projects should be: •6 months • £25-50k Deadline: 15 April 2015 Our official group: https://connect.innovate uk.org/web/collaboratio ns-circular-economy
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- 24. I Overview: • Scheme tohelp businesses gain new knowledge to innovate and grow • Up to £5k is available to pay towards the cost of the services of an external expert. VAT is not covered. Innovation Vouchers ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 25. I Knowledge Suppliers: • Universities& FE Colleges • Research & Technology Organisations • Technical Consultancies and Design Advisers • Catapult Centres https://www.catapult.org.uk • Intellectual Property Advisers Innovation Vouchers ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 26. I Eligibility: • Start-up, micro,small, or medium sized UK business • Need help with something that is a real challenge for your business – requires specialist help • Should not have worked with your selected supplier before • Should not have received an innovation voucher from Innovate UK before Innovation Vouchers ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 27. I Application: • Awarded every3 months – 22 April 2015 • Apply online https://vouchers.innovateuk.org • Eligible applications entered into a draw and the winners chosen at random • 100 vouchers awarded each round Innovation Vouchers ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 28. I Overview: • Funding forSMEs to engage in R&D projects from which new products, processes and services can emerge • Three types of grant are available • Proof of market • Proof of Concept • Development of Prototype • Batch assessments every 2 months – 26 March 2015 Smart ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 29. I Proof of Market: •Duration – up to 9 months • Maximum grant - £25k • Funding proportion – up to 60% of total project costs • To assess commercial viability • Market research • Market testing and competitor analysis • Intellectual property position • Initial planning to take project to commercialisation Smart ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 30. I Proof of Concept: •Duration – up to 18 months • Maximum grant - £100k • Funding proportion – up to 60% of total project costs • To assess technical feasibility and commercial potential • Initial feasibility • Basic prototyping • Specialist testing • Intellectual property protection • Investigation of production and assembly options Smart ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 31. I Prototype Development: • Duration– up to 2 years • Maximum grant - £250k • Funding proportion – up to 35% of total project costs for medium enterprises and 45% for small & micro enterprises • To develop a technologically innovative product, process or service • Small demonstrators • Intellectual property protection • Trials and testing • Market testing • Product design work Smart ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 32. I For Open andForthcoming Competitions go to https://interact.innovateuk.org/ ktn-uk.org @KTNUK
- 33. • Funding Group •Webinars and events (FREE) Support from the KTN Understanding & promoting • Advice & guidance • Signposting • Priority theme guidance • Partnering events • Review of funding applications • Quantifying impacts • “Horizons” tool • Sector-specific reports Project eligibility Partnering Proposal development Strategy development
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