The Scottish Recycling Fund is operated by Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, to develop key sorting, repair and reprocessing capacity for eligible waste materials, and additional remanufacturing capacity in Scotland.
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Whilst many companies are seeking to strengthen their key offering in target markets through developing novel products and services, some may be relatively new to formal R&D processes. The R&D Fund - Small Projects provision is to support companies
Aims to provide funding for commercial activities such as:
• Commissioning expert advice from sector specialists on the best commercial development strategy for a business idea
• Completing a market assessment to determine likely potential, competition and opportunities
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Applications will be in the region of £7-10k (fEC)
This scheme provides assistance to small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) for the provision of expert advice in the required areas to assist in the long term development of the enterprise
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Eligible Cost base
• The cost of the consultant.
State Aid Limits
• The maximum rate of 50% gross of eligible cost applies to all areas, i.e. Border Mid
West (BMW) + South East (S & E) regions.
Maximum European Union aid limit per project
• €200,000 per firm up to end 2006, as per notification to the European Union
Apply for funding for projects that promote knowledge, innovation and technology in the aquaculture sector.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Maximum support rates:
1. Industry Projects Maximum support rate 50% Maximum Support amount €200,000
2. Collective Projects Maximum support rate 75% Maximum Support amount €200,000
3. Public Projects Maximum support rate 100% Maximum Support amount €300,000
The SFI Partnership Schemes aim to provide a flexible mechanism by which SFI can build strategic collaborations with key partners such as industry, funding agencies, charities, philanthropic organisations or higher education institutes (HEIs) with the goal of co-funding outstanding opportunities.
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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
Erasmus+ features several actions of relevance to Blue Economy sectors, such as strengthening cooperation between industry and education, and promoting adult learning and mobility of students, trainees, volunteers and trainers.
Geographical Coverage: European
Budget:
The 2018 budget is expected to reach EUR 2.7 billion
Sector of Activity:
Research & innovation
other
Other Sector of Activity:
Socio-economic science and humanities; Blue Growth; Maritime Technology
Feasibility grants are designed to assist the promoter with researching market demand for a product or service and examining its sustainability.
Geographical Coverage: Regional
Budget:
The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the S&E Region shall be 50% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser. The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the BMW Region shall be 60% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser.
Aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with international counterparts.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Funding is limited to travel and subsistence costs only and does not usually exceed £5k
