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The Royal Society Brian Mercer Innovation Awards
Fri 14th Nov 2008
The Brian Mercer Award for Innovation provides funding for researchers to develop an already proven concept or prototype through to the creation of a near market product for commercial exploitation. Two grants of up to £250,000 are offered in the areas of the built environment and nanotechnology.
If the idea or concept is at an earlier stage of development (ie: proof of concept/early prototype not yet developed) then you should apply for one of six or so Brian Mercer Feasibility Awards which provides initial support (up to £30,000). The Mercer Feasibility Awards provide initial support to test the feasibility of a project in the built environment, nanoscience/ nanotechnology, clean technology, energy and electrotechnology, enabling holders to investigate the technical and economical feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their scientific research, possibly in conjunction with a third party.
The closing date for applications is 12 December 2008.
If you would like more information on the scheme and how to apply, please go to the following website at www.royalsociety.org or email uk.grants@royalsociety.org