Smart is the new name for Innovate UK’s ‘Open grant funding’ programme.
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £25 million in the best game-changing and commercially viable innovative or disruptive ideas. All proposals must be business-focused.
Applications can come from any area of technology and be applied to any part of the economy, such as but not exclusively:
- the arts, design, and media
- creative industries
- science or engineering
Whilst we welcome projects that overlap with the grand challenge areas this is not a requirement, as we are also keen to support projects in other areas.
Eligible project costs over £2 million (but not exceeding £3 million), subject to the process set out under ‘Eligibility’ might be considered
Application details may be shared with other public sector co-funders if appropriate.
In this competition all projects awarded funding must upload evidence for each expenditure with every claim made. These might include invoices, timesheets, receipts or spreadsheets for capital usage. This is part of Innovate UK’s obligations under the Managing Public Money government handbook in relation to assurance, financial management and control.
This competition closes at midday 12:00pm on 22nd of April.
Read more or apply HERE.
