As part of the IAA Business Boost programme, academic Early Career Researchers can now apply for grants of up to £5,000, to enable business collaboration projects.
This fund is available to academic staff, who define themselves as Early Career Researchers, working in areas eligible for ESRC fudinng from across the SeNSS institutions.
This funding can cover the directly incurred costs of working on a project that will provide benefit to a business. This fund is a flexible means of enabling a wide range of commercial proposals, some potential uses of the fund may include, but are not limited to:
- Co-produced projects/activity which support the growth of the business.
- Working with the business to share best practice.
- Sharing of data and expertise with the business for the wider benefit of the business.
Projects must be undertaken as soon as possible, and be completed no later than 31st August 2021.
This is a rolling call, and applications can be made immediately. You can find out more and apply here.