Eureka Globalstars call for collaborative innovation projects with Taiwan
A new Eureka Globalstars call is open for applications. UK-registered organisations can apply for a share of £850,000 to develop collaborative innovation projects with organisations from Taiwan. Austria, Canada and the Netherlands are also participating in this call.
Scope
This competition aims to increase collaboration between UK and Taiwanese businesses and encourage innovation and deployment of novel digital technologies for manufacturing. Projects must have high market potential and develop either an innovative product, technology-based application or technology-based service.
Innovate UK will fund a portfolio of projects that focus on one or more of the following themes:
- smart manufacturing
- sensing
- chemicals
- industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- virtual and augmented reality
- robotics and automation
- additive manufacturing
- machine learning
- big data
- wider digital technologies, including block chain and enterprise architecture
- industrial digital technology capability and capacity in both the UK and Taiwan
- enabling continued growth in key Taiwanese manufacturing sectors, including electronics, energy, and smart machinery
- key sectors including pharmaceuticals, energy offshore wind, smart machinery, food and drink
Eligibility
UK registered organisations can apply for up to £300,000 for projects that last from 3-24 months. In addition, all projects must be collaborative. Specifically, they should involve at least two independent organisations (one company from Taiwan and one company from one of the participating Eureka countries/regions).
More Information
This Eureka Globalstars call is open until 15th December 2021. You can find more information through Innovate UK (or Eureka if you are not a UK applicant). Alternatively, please reach out to RedKnight if you would like to discuss bid writing support.
You may also be interested in Eureka Eurostars – the next deadline is 4th November.
What's new in Eureka Eurostars 3?
Eureka Eurostars 3: call 1 is open for applications. Through this competition, UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of £2.5 million to fund collaborative R&D projects with organisations from participating Eureka Eurostars member countries.
What's new?
- There are fewer eligibility criteria than there were in the previous programme. Now, applicants must meet seven criteria:
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- The project lead is an innovative SME from a Eurostars country.
- Your consortium includes at least two independent entities.
- Your consortium includes entities from at least two Eurostars countries
- The budget of the SME(s) from a Eurostars country, excluding subcontracting, is 50% or more of the total project cost.
- No single participant or country is responsible for more than 70% of the project budget.
- The project duration is 36 months or less.
- The project has an exclusively civilian purpose.
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- The new application consists of fourteen questions, two of which did not appear in the old application. There are five sections: Project Details, Application, Your Organisation, Declarations, Work Packages.
- Some good news for UK applicants - the new application uses the same format as Innovate UK's online applications!
- You can no longer edit an application after you have submitted it.
- The SME Declaration and Commitment and Signature forms must be signed and uploaded prior to submission.
- Projects should fall between TRLs 4 and 6/7.
How can RedKnight help?
RedKnight has an excellent track record with supporting applications to Eureka Eurostars. For example, we recently won €674,160 on behalf of the FrOLik consortia, which you can read more about here.
Eureka Eurostars 3: call 1 is open from 2nd September until 4th November. If you are looking for bid writing support and would like to arrange a free consultation, get in touch today.
£2.5 million available for UK SMEs through Eureka Eurostars
A new round of Eureka Eurostars funding is open for applications! Through this competition, UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of £2.5 million for collaborative research and development projects. They must develop an innovative product, technology-based application or technology-based service with high market potential.
Scope
All proposals must demonstrate:
- a clear game-changing or disruptive innovative idea leading to new products, processes or services
- a strong and deliverable business plan that addresses market potential and needs
- sound, practical financial plans and timelines
- good value for money
- a clear, evidence-based plan to deliver significant economic impact, return on investment (ROI) and growth through commercialisation, as soon as possible after project completion
- clear, considerable potential to significantly benefit the UK economy and/or national productivity
- the benefit of participants from the countries working together and how this adds value
- a clear definition of where intellectual property (IP) can be used and shared between the participants and countries
- a clear route to market within two years of project completion or the commencement of clinical trials if applicable
Eligibility
UK registered SMEs can apply for a total grant of up to €360,000 or 60% of the total eligible project costs (whichever is the least).
To apply, you must fulfil the following seven eligibility criteria:
- The project lead is an innovative SME from a Eurostars country.
- Your consortium includes at least two independent entities.
- Your consortium includes entities from at least two Eurostars countries
- The budget of the SME(s) from a Eurostars country, excluding subcontracting, is 50% or more of the total project cost.
- No single participant or country is responsible for more than 70% of the project budget.
- The project duration is less than 36 months.
- The project has an exclusively civilian purpose.
How can RedKnight help?
RedKnight has an excellent track record with supporting applications to Eureka Eurostars. For example, we recently won €674,160 on behalf of the FrOLik consortia - read more about this here.
This competition is open from 2nd September until 4th November. For more information and to apply, please visit the competition page. Additionally, if you are looking for bid writing support and would like to arrange a free consultation, get in touch today.
Innovative medical imaging camera project led by Thermetrix awarded over €578k from Eureka-Eurostars
RedKnight is delighted to have supported South Wales based start-up, Thermetrix Ltd, with a successful application to the Eureka Eurostars programme. Since 2017, Thermetrix have designed and manufactured hardware and software for medical devices in personal healthcare. The company, along with two SME partners, Quantificare (France) and SymblCrowd (Germany), will now receive €578, 684 in grant funding to develop its Multi-Modal Medical Mapper (M4).
Aims
M4 aims to deliver a prototype of a portable camera that integrates 3D scanning, visual and (thermal) infrared imaging modalities. As the user moves the camera along the human body under investigation, it will capture and display the three representational characteristics in a single 3D representation. During the scanning process, graphical overlays will adaptively guide the user. This will minimise the amount of training required and improve the reliability and repeatability of scans.
The project is disruptive in the digital medical devices sector as there are no existing devices capable of performing all functions at the same time. Therefore, this device opens entirely new possibilities for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, in areas including Diabetic Foot Ulcer treatment, medical aesthetics and wound healing. Importantly, M4 addresses a pressing need for more accurate, reliable devices for wound measurement and management of higher practicality. It will also be usable by all healthcare professionals in various settings and at commoditised price points.
Outcomes
Combined, the global Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Wound Care Management and Medical Aesthetics markets are worth $53.77bn. They pose significant socio-economic challenges to both patients and healthcare systems worldwide. With anticipated high reliability and accuracy, M4 could reduce costs by 13%, saving the EU over $1 billion each year. Crucially, M4 could also save patient lives and improve quality of life for many.
Dr Peter Plassmann, Founder and CEO at Thermetrix said of the success,
“It would have been impossible for us to navigate the complex and time-consuming Eurostars application process on our own. The support from RedKnight was crucial for the success in this highly competitive competition. ”
You can read about more of our recent success stories here. If you would like to discuss your own project with one of our expert advisers, please contact us today.
REDEEMA Awarded €345,566 from Eureka Eurostars
RedKnight is delighted to celebrate its 5th birthday with another grant funding success story! A successful application to Eureka Eurostars has secured €345,566 for the South Wales-based Compound Semiconductor Centre Ltd and its partners. The REDEEMA consortium also includes Glasgow-based Amethyst Research Ltd and VTEC Lasers & Sensors, based in Eindhoven.
The project, titled REsonant cavity DEtectors for Environmental Monitoring Applications (REDEEMA), aims to design and develop an inexpensive manufacturable (III-V semiconductor material based) resonant cavity enhanced photodiode (RCE-PD) infrared (IR) sensing array for monitoring greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. A paradigm in high sensitivity mid-IR GHG sensing, the REDEEMA sensor will aid existing analytical instrumentation in the intelligent field deployment of the quantitative analysers and in the determination of gas sources.
Many chemical compounds in the earth’s atmosphere act as GHGs, including water vapour, carbon dioxide, and methane. The percentage of environmentally significant trace gases is rising due to increased human activity. There is a critical need to track these changes to monitor the extent of global changes in the GHG composition of the atmosphere. It is also crucial to actively identify the sources of these emissions so that action can be taken to mitigate and effectively manage the releases.
In this regard, Amethyst's RCE-PD incorporates a unique and revolutionary design, which will be used in the development of next-generation IR detectors capable of meeting the demands of a vast range of applications. The resulting gas-detection system developed through REDEEMA will significantly improve performance over nearest state-of-the-art IR detectors, opening many new opportunities with environmental applications.
Dr. Wyn Meredith, Director at CSC, said of the successful application:
“The Redknight team supported our proposal by taking ownership of the specific requirements of the Eurostars application process, allowing our own staff to focus on the essence of the technical and commercial proposition. This accelerated the development of the bid and ultimately was a key factor in a successful outcome in a highly competitive process.”
Helping companies grow is RedKnight's core mission. For our assistance in putting together a competitive proposal for your business, contact us today.