Following the highly successful 2021 R&D Solutions Fund, the University of Plymouth Research & Innovation Team are delighted to announce a new R&D Solutions Fund grant. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to solve business problems through encouraging strong academic and international collaborations.

The aim is to bring different people together to develop R&D opportunities, with a particular emphasis on international collaborations, through funding initial research activities or the provision of specialist technical support to businesses and academics. 

The fund responds to the need to develop new products and services for existing and emerging markets nationally and internationally, where the research intensity of our university can accelerate that innovation process. The University of Plymouth is committed to supporting our business community to create a vibrant and dynamic economy and help industry overcome barriers to growth. 

Call will open 28 February 2022 and will close at 5pm on 25 April 2022

R&D Solutions Fund can support:

• Joint research and development projects between the University of Plymouth and business

• Access to University of Plymouth specialist technical support, facilities and equipment

• Initial research activities, feasibility studies or taking research to an implementation stage

• Commercially viable or early-stage R&D projects

• Academic or business partner's research time

Who can apply:

• University of Plymouth academics or businesses from any sector or geographic location

• Existing or new collaborations will be eligible

• Projects with potential for further collaboration

All applicants to initially register their interest via Enterprise Solutions by contacting enterprisesolutions@plymouth.ac.uk or 0800 562 5600. 

All eligible enquiries will be issued an application form and invited to submit it within the designated timeframe of the calls.