CLOSED Research and Innovation: call in Greater Birmingham and Solihull

Call to run a project providing support for research and innovation in Greater Birmingham and Solihull.

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021), Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Rural Payments Agency
Published
15 May 2015
Last updated
28 May 2015 — See all updates
Fund state:
Closed
Type:
Research and innovation
Location:
West Midlands
Funding source:
European Regional Development Fund
Closing date:
27 May 2015

This call is now closed. Please do not submit an application for this call. The information provided on this page is for reference purposes only.

Important Notice for this Call

The process for applying under this call outlined below is the normal route to apply for funding. However we are aware that some users have been having issues with the IT system LOGASnet. A Word version of the application form is available here. If you are unable to submit your application on the IT system we will accept a Word version as a temporary measure for this specific call. This must be submitted to the email address in Section 6 in the call specification by the deadline specified in the call. Applications submitted after this deadline cannot be accepted. Applicants will still be expected to submit an application using the IT system and should do so as soon as they can access the IT system.

Details

This call is looking to:

  • Increase investment in research and innovation by small and medium sized enterprises.
  • Increase the number of small and medium sized enterprises engaged in knowledge exchange, collaborative and contract research and innovation with research institutions, public institutions or large enterprises in order to help them bring new products and processes to market.

For more information, download the call specification.

Location

The project must cover all or part of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership area.

Value

Up to £4.5 million value of funding is available through this call. A minimum value of £500,000 of funding can be applied for.

Deadlines

Outline application deadline: 27 May 2015 at 11.59pm.

Completion date

It is anticipated that funding from this call will be awarded for up to 3 years.

How to apply

Step one: register

Register by sending an email to esif1420.ITqueries@communities.gsi.gov.uk.

Put ‘Register to apply for ESIF’ in the subject line.

In the email, include:

  • your full name
  • full name of your organisation
  • email address
  • phone number (including extension)

If you’re already registered, you can make your outline application right away.

Step two: make an outline application

We’ll register you on our system within 10 working days. Then we’ll contact you and tell you how to make your outline application.

You can start preparing your application while you wait. Download the instructions on how to apply.

You are also advised to read details on the selection and assessment of projects and the guidance and requirements on key areas of the funds that a successful applicant will need to comply with. The latest draft version of the European Regional Development Fund operational programme is also available to refer to.

What happens next

If your outline application is successful, we’ll contact you and ask you to make a full application.

Contact details

If you have a question, contact WM.ERDFenquiries@communities.gsi.gov.uk

Call reference number: OC12R15P 0086

Updates to this page

Published 15 May 2015
Last updated 28 May 2015 + show all updates

  1. This call has closed.

  2. First published.

  3. This call has now closed.

  4. Notice regarding outline application format added to call homepage

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