UK registered organisations can apply for grant funding for feasibility studies that develop new approaches to improve resource efficiency.
The aim of this Innovate UK (IUK) competition is to support UK materials and manufacturing organisations to become more resource efficient. Simultaneous demonstrations of how materials and manufacturing will become more resilient or technologically advanced are encouraged.
Proposals must focus on two or more of these five core areas contributing to improvements in resource efficiency and be able to demonstrate carbon reduction:
- Materials for the future economy
- Smart design
- Resilient supply chains
- World class production
- Longer in use and reuse
Up to £1 million has been allocated to fund feasibility projects. Funding will be in the form of a grant. Each project’s total costs must be between £50,000 and £100,000.
This competition is open to single applicants or collaborations. To lead a project or work alone an organisation must be a UK registered business of any size. Collaborators must be UK registered businesses of any size, academic institutions, charities / not-for-profit organisations, public sector organisations, or research and technology organisations (RTOs).
The deadline for applications is 21 December 2022 (11:00 GMT).
How To Apply
Applications are open from 21 November 2022 until 21 December 2022 (11:00 GMT).
Applications are made online. Further details can be accessed at the Innovate UK website.