| DTI |
LINK |
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| Location | National | |
| Dates | Deadline
for applications: The
funding opportunity is ongoing. To find out which LINK programmes are
currently open for applications, see the LINK
website |
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| Aims | Objective
of the funding opportunity: To
promote partnership in pre-competitive research between industry and the
research base. It aims to stimulate innovation and wealth creation and improve
quality of life. LINK is divided into a number of programmes covering the
following areas: - Electronics/Communications/IT -Food/Agriculture -Biosciences/Medical -Materials/Chemicals -Energy/Engineering |
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| It aims to help the following client groups: | ||
| Those
who work for SMEs Those with higher level skills |
Those
in work Entrepreneurs |
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| FRESA priorities | The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities: | |
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High Priorities: |
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| Eligibility | Eligible organisations: A LINK projects must include at least one company and one research organisation. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. For details of eligible research organisations see the LINK website. | |
| Accreditation | Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed | |
| Amount available | Funding
available:
Amounts available
depend on the programme applied to. Match funding of 50% is required |
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| Previous Bids | Successful
Projects: For case studies of successful projects see the LINK website |
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| Application | You
will need the following documents to apply for this funding: |
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| Contact | For
further information contact:
Helpline: 020 7215 0053 (Answerphone) |
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| Weblinks | Other
websites you may find useful: Office of Science and Technology http://www.ost.gov.uk/index_v4.htm Forsight http://www.foresight.gov.uk/ DTI http://www.dti.gov.uk/ |
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