Grants for Research and Development
Grants for research and development are available to help individuals and small to medium-sized businesses research and develop technologically innovative products and processes.
The following help is available:
Micro projects
Micro projects involve the development of a low cost prototype of an innovative product or process.
A grant of up to £20,000 is available to businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Projects last no longer than 12 months.
Research projects
Research projects typically involve planned research or critical investigation resulting in new scientific or technical knowledge. A grant of up to £75,000 is available to businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Projects last between six and 36 months.
Development projects
Development projects involve the shaping of industrial research into pre-production prototype of a technologically innovative product or industrial process. A grant of up to £200,000 is available for businesses with fewer than 250 employees. Projects last between six and 36 months.
Exceptional projects: involve technology developments which have higher costs. These projects are likely to generate much wider economic benefits and must have strategic importance for a technology or industrial sector. A grant of up to £500,000 is available to businesses with fewer than 250 employees.
De Montfort University provides support in applying for this programme, however, there are other funding options| available.
Contact us
Knowledge Transfer Team
T: +44 (0)116 250 6211
E: kto@dmu.ac.uk|