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  • Scottish Venture Fund

    The Scottish Venture Fund invests in companies from start ups, early-stage to expanding businesses seeking funding to develop products and/or markets.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    This fund can invest alongside private sector investors on equal terms, up to a maximum of 50% of the total funding package on a commercial basis. Provision from £10,000 up to £2 million, as part of a total deal size ranging from £20,000 to £10 million.
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Support to SME

  • Research grants open call

    If you have an excellent idea for a research project, the best way to seek funding for it is through our Research Grants open call.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    £350.000 to £1.000.000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • SFI Fellowship Programme

    This programme aims to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to develop their career through experiencing and participating in first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Funding for a 24 month fellowship, which includes salary + associated costs + subsistence (case by case)
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Regime de apoio no domínio da transformação dos produtos da pesca e da aquicultura

    Os apoios previstos no presente regime têm como finalidade reforçar a competitividade das empresas integradas no sector da transformação dos produtos da pesca e da aquicultura, nomeadamente promovendo a eficiência energética, fomentando a inovação e potenciando a valorização dos produtos e a melhori
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    n/a
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for animal feeding
    Fish for human consumption
    Marine aquaculture

  • Research and Development Grant

    Research and development grants are available to assist businesses develop innovative products, processes and services which will lead to an enhancement of their ability to perform in increasingly competitive markets.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Funding amounts will depend on the type of business proposed, geographical location, skills level required, and the potential employment level of the project.
    Sector of Activity:
    other

  • Fund R&D projects and feasibility studies

    SMART: SCOTLAND provides grants to Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) based in Scotland. The grant helps you undertake technical feasibility studies and research and development (R&D) projects that have a commercial endpoint.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Feasibility studies must last between 6 and 18 months, and the maximum grant is £100,000 R&D projects must last between 6 and 36 months, and the maximum grant is £600,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Open call

    Our aim is to contribute to greater harmony between people and the planet. We fund in two areas: - managing habitats - protecting the seas. We will also consider applications for work in the UK Overseas Territories.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Allocation of fund as follows: - Arts 25% - Environment 25% - Welfare 50% Applicants must have an income over £100,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • SFI ERC Support Programme

    The aims of the SFI ERC Support Programme are: To enhance the benefits of applying to ERC schemes for institutions and applicants To increase the participation of Irish-based researchers in all ERC schemes To provide greater institutional support for Irish-based ERC awardees
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    ERC award (2015 call or later) with an Irish Host Institution: €150,000, regardless of ERC scheme. ERC award from a 2014 call with an Irish Host Institution:20% of the award stated in the ERC grant agreement, up to a maximum of €300,000, regardless of ERC scheme. ERC awardee (from any year) recruited to work in an Irish Host Institution: The award may depend on the time remaining on the ERC award and will depend on the type of ERC award held, as follows: - ERC Starting Grant: up to €500,000 - ERC Consolidator Grant: up to €750,000 - ERC Advanced Grant: up to €1,000,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Regime de apoio à recolha de dados no quadro da Política Comum das Pescas

    Os apoios previstos no presente regulamento têm como finalidade assegurar a recolha, tratamento e divulgação de dados biológicos, ambientais, técnicos e socioeconómicos, tendo em vista fomentar a execução da Política Comum das Pescas.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    n/a
    Sector of Activity:
    Coastal protection
    Environmental monitoring
    Protection of habitats
    Research & innovation

  • Capital Grant

    Údarás na Gaeltachta can provide assistance by way of capital grant to enterprises seeking aid for an initial investment for capital expenditure costs.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Funding amounts will depend on the type of business proposed, geographical location, skills level required, and the potential employment level of the project.
    Sector of Activity:
    other

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