Funding for SMEs

In order to stimulate academic and industrial engagement, financial support of up to £5,000 per project is available for small projects between the University and Scottish SMEs (Small to Medium-sized Enterprises) in the form of a First Step Award.

Eligibility

Applications for a First Step Award can be made by either the company or the academic and we would strongly encourage academics who are currently working with Scottish SMEs to contact us to discuss possible projects. The funding will be used to buy out academic time spent on the project.

These Awards are focused on helping to create long-term collaborations between small companies and the University of Glasgow, especially new partnerships.

Priority will be given to projects that assess both the potential and feasibility of a new product, process or market and can lead to opportunities to attract follow-on funding from existing sources, demonstrate a clear route to market or indicate a step change in current processes. SME participants will be expected to make a contribution to the project, which can be in kind.

Contact us

Jennifer Carson, Encompass Project Administrator

Research Strategy and Innovation Office

11 The Square, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ

tel: +44 (0)141 330 3876

email: jennifer.carson@glasgow.ac.uk