Example Innovation and R&D Competition
Funding provider: Example Innovation Board
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About this funding
Example funding programme — demonstration data. Demonstration competition awarding funding to businesses developing new products, processes or services with a research partner.
Who can apply
- Eligible locations
- Scotland-wide
- Business stages
- Trading 1–3 years, Established 3+ years
- Organisation types
- Limited company, LLP
- Industries
- Technology and digital, Manufacturing, Life sciences, Energy
- Trading history
- At least 18 months
- Employees
- 2 to no maximum
What the funding can be used for
- Innovation
- Research and development
- Digital technology
What cannot be funded
- Business as usual activity
Match funding requirement
This programme requires match funding. It contributes up to 70% of eligible costs, so you must fund the remainder yourself. Read our guide to match funding.
How to apply
Demonstration process: two-stage competition with outline and full application.
Important eligibility information
- Project must include an innovation partner
- Minimum 18 months trading history
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