Up to 20 new SPARK Awards available
The Biosciences KTN is pleased to announce the release of 20 SPARK Awards as a means to encourage new collaborations between the research community and industry. Projects must be in one of the four market sectors addressed by the Biosciences KTN, namely Domestic Animal Bioscience, Food Technology and Manufacture, Industrial Bioscience, and Plants & Crops. For more information and to download the application form, please go to the SPARK Awards group on _connect.
The deadline for applications is Midnight 10th August 2012.
The grants, which are of a fixed value of £5,000 (plus any applicable VAT), are awarded to the research partner to tackle a problem relevant to the SME. The scheme is designed to provide quick approval with minimal bureaucracy.
If you would like assistance finding a collaboration partner or would like to discuss the SPARK Awards in more detail please contact the KTN office on 0131 651 7332 or email info@biosciencektn.com.
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