NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Engage programme
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This four-week programme is for teams behind research previously funded by NERC. It helps you find potential customers and users for your research. You will also learn about commercialisation tools and how to turn research into a business. It is run jointly by NERC and Innovate UK.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must have previously received NERC funding
This programme is for researchers and teams whose work was previously funded by NERC. It is based in England. It is not for businesses or individuals without a NERC-funded research background.
Regions
Full details from Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Apply for NERC’s ICURe Engage four-week programme for those projects previously funded by NERC.The programme aims to identify potential beneficiaries and users of academic research, introduce participants to commercialisation tools, and foster entrepreneurship.
Apply directly through NERC and Innovate UK. Your project must have previously received NERC funding to be eligible. Check the Innovate UK website for current application windows.
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