Tech in AW – Business Interaction Vouchers

Type of funding: Grants for research projects

AWRN have been awarded seed funding from BBSRC for projects on "Technologies in Animal Welfare".

Aim of the Seeding Awards
The seeding awards have the overall aim of stimulating and strengthening collaborations between the animal welfare community, businesses and the charity sector to harness recent technological advances to improve animal welfare.

Up to £50,000 each, used to support collaborations between academia and industry. Projects of up to 6 months duration that include an industry partner. Industry partners do not have to providew funding, however those with in kind or direct funding will be favourably viewed in the assessment process. Will support collaborations for proof of concept, feasibility studies and translational research that de-risks further investment and supports future funding applications.

Applications for projects must be submitted by Friday November 15, 2024. The application form must be completed fully, providing comprehensive details regarding the budget, activities, and anticipated impacts.
Application forms are available as an MS Form, allowing for easy access and submission. You can find the application forms on the link for further information.

Deadline: 15/11/2024

Eligibility criteria:

To apply as the main PI on a project, you must work for an organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding in addition you must meet UKRI eligibility criteria. We encourage ECR's to apply for projects, however they will need an eligible PI to be on the application with them.

For links to these criteria see the further information link.

Further information can be found here.