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News & Press: July 2021

Webinar: Learn how to secure a £15,000 grant from Innovate UK EDGE

21 July 2021  

Innovate UK Edge are hosting the following webinar.

Innovate UK EDGE is offering grants of up to £15,000 to ambitious innovators to access the facilities and services provided by Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and the National Catapult Network.

In this webinar, Innovate UK Edge will explain how to apply for this grant and obtain support from Innovate UK EDGE.

Typically, the grant can be used to work with the Catapult Network or other RTO’s on:

  • The exploration and testing of new product ideas
  • The provision of technical expertise and sector knowledge
  • Advice on regulatory and government processes along with access to networks of customers, services and funders.
  • Identification of opportunities for R&D, collaboration and partnership building
  • Sector specific expert advice e.g. support with market analysis, cost modelling, business‐case support, creation of industry‐relevant R&D project plans
  • Sector specific advice and support to commercialise your innovation, including improving efficiency, making your business operations more sustainable, or investigating market gaps
What is an RTO / Catapult?

Research & Technology Organisations and Catapults are physical centres with cutting-edge R&D infrastructures including hubs, laboratories, testbeds, factories and offices, as well as technical experts that can help innovators develop breakthrough products and services.

There are 9 Catapults operating from 40 locations that are able to provide support under this scheme.

Key topics covered in this webinar:

  • How to apply for the Innovate UK EDGE grant to access the technical support from the Catapult Network
  • The Catapult resources and facilities available to test, demonstrate and improve your innovation
  • How Innovate UK EDGE and the Catapult Network can help your collaboration with industry, government, research organisations and academia

 


By the end of the webinar, you will have an understanding of:

  • The grant offer from Innovate UK EDGE and the support and facilities provided by the Catapult Network
  • How to apply for the grant and obtain support from Innovate UK EDGE
  • Additional support available from Innovate UK EDGE

 


Who should participate in the webinar?

High-growth innovative SMEs looking to grow through applied R&D.

Speakers

  • Dr Ben Masheder, Access to Funding and Finance Manager, Innovate UK EDGE
  • Adele Reynolds, Access to Funding Specialist, Innovate UK EDGE

To register for this event please click here.