Call for TTOM Awards : Closing 26th November
Just a wee reminder that the current call for applications to the TTOM Awards scheme closes on the 26th November 2010.
TTOM provides grants of up to £5k to improve technology transfer between the SME base and Scotland's Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in a range of high growth markets, associated with new technology development.
TTOM aims to improve technology transfer between the SME base and Scotland's Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in a range of high growth markets, associated with new technology development. The aim is to enable technology transfer projects, particularly with a cross-sectoral and inter-disciplinary focus TTOM Grants will be paid directly to eligible SME companies on a competitive basis, who will then contract with relevant research groups in higher education institutes to provide the assistance required. The maximum level of grant will be £5000, paid at a maximum rate of 75%, with the remaining 25% being cash or in-kind contributions from the client company. Successful applicants will be sent an offer letter, which will contain a standard agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the grant and ongoing monitoring requirements. Support in finding appropriate academic expertise will be provided by Interface.
TTOM encompasses emerging technologies in sectors such as Energy, Life Science, Digital Media, Enabling Technologies (including optoelectronics, electronics, microelectronics and software) and Sustainable Transport.