FAST START FUNDING - INNOVATE UK (Business-led innovation in response to global disruption)
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to respond to new and urgent needs in UK and global communities during and following the Covid-19 pandemic. Competition opens: Friday 3 April 2020 Competition closes: Friday 17 April 2020 12:00pm
The aim of this competition is to support UK businesses to focus on emerging or increasing needs of society and industries during and following the Covid-19 pandemic. By fast-tracking innovation, the UK will be better placed to maintain employment levels, a competitive position in global markets and make the UK more resilient to similar disruption.
Your application must demonstrate both realistic and significant benefits for society (including communities, families and individuals) or an industry that has been severely impacted and/or permanently disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can claim 100% (GRANT) of your project costs up to the maximum of £50,000. These will be paid in advance of the project start date.
Direct link to the Application web site is here https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/583/over...