SEHTA has registered as a Research & Technology Organisation to participate in the Innovate UK EDGE Catapults & Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) Grant Scheme.
Innovate UK EDGE, the innovation agency’s business growth service, is partnering with Catapults and RTOs across the UK to award 100% funded grants of up to £15,000 to suitable high-growth SMEs as part of their advisory support.
Under this scheme innovation-driven SMEs can receive a grant for up to £15,000* towards the costs of services and support delivered by RTOs and the Catapult Network including, for example:
- Exploration and testing of new product ideas
- The provision of technical expertise and sector knowledge
- Advice on regulatory and government processes
- Identification of opportunities for R&D, collaboration, and partnership building
- Sector-specific expert advice e.g., support with market analysis, cost modelling, business‐case support, and the creation of industry‐relevant R&D project plans
- Specialist advice and support to commercialise their innovation, including improving efficiency, making their business operations more sustainable, or investigating market gaps.
*The grant will pay 100% of eligible project costs up to a maximum of £15,000 (exclusive of VAT if the beneficiary business is VAT registered – irrecoverable VAT can be included in project costs).
Research & Technology Organisations and Catapults are physical centres with cutting-edge R&D infrastructures including hubs, laboratories, testbeds, factories, and offices, as well as world- leading technical experts that can help innovators develop breakthrough products and services. There are 27 RTOs and Catapults that can provide support under this scheme.
