Funding Mechanisms Dr Stephen Hillier

Mission & Strategy Chemistry innovation KTN To stimulate & support product and process innovation that will deliver tangible value for the UK chemistry-using industries

Mission & Strategy Awareness of funding calls Partnering Proposal review Public funding: Free advice & support

2,000 Companies 100 Universities 5,000 Individual members Unique Networking

Chemistry Innovation: Priority Areas

Why we make a difference Connected to key people within funding organisations Understanding and representation of industry needs Ability to steer funding call content Understanding of what funders are seeking to achieve against their investment Project consortia that work - Extensive network and knowledge of needs and capabilities within the UK; the ability to CONNECT Track record of sound advice on project scope – does it fit against the call? Track record of sound advice on proposal content – are the key messages there and articulated effectively? Are the questions answered?

Innovation Funding Landscape

Technology Strategy Board Concept to Commercialisation A strategy for business innovation, High-Value Manufacturing Maintaining or enhancing the international competitiveness of UK-based manufacturing industries, including aerospace, automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and foods, through the development and application of innovative manufacturing technologies in product and process areas within and across sectors.

Relevant funding calls TSB – Challenge driven calls £5M funding call: Sustainable Manufacturing for the Process Industry Changing batch to continuous processes Novel catalysis Innovative heat management or input in process Solvent free reactions or use of novel solvents Process measurement and analysis Feasibility study projects Budget £0.4 million (projects to £100,000). Collaborative R&D projects Budget £4.6 million (projects to £1 million)

Partnering & Deadlines £5M funding call: Sustainable Manufacturing for the Process Industry 2 nd February 2012 Briefing webinarBriefing webinar - delivered by Chemistry Innovation KTN & the TSB 27 th February 2012Competition opens 27 th February 2012 Partnering event Partnering event (London) 8 th March 2012 The TSB call briefing day (Manchester) 25 th April 2012Competition closes

Technology Inspired Innovation (TSB) Technology-inspired Innovation “Investment of up to £2m in feasibility studies to stimulate innovation across our core technology areas and to help ensure that small and micro businesses in the UK are well equipped to respond to society's current and future challenges” Targeted fields includes bioscience – Doesn’t exclude IB or biofuels The competition is open to small and micro companies Working singly or in collaboration with one partner Projects can last up to four months and are eligible for grants of up to £25,000. Total project costs must not exceed £33,000 Single-stage competition – Opens 12 March Deadline for receipt of applications 11 April – Successful projects must start on 1 August – A briefing event 20 March 2012 (London)

Alternative TSB Funding TSB Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) – Expertise of Associate & academic is embedded into the company – Classical KTP 1-3 yr – Short KTP 6 months – 51 weeks Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (TSB/BIS) – “A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up by the Government to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains” – Established UK advanced manufacturing sectors (aerospace, automotive and chemicals) & newer growth areas – Details to be announced shortly SMART Awards – Previously “Grant for R&D” single company scheme. SMEs. – Launched April 2011

SMART Awards Proof of marketProof of concept Prototype development DurationTo 9 monthsTo 18 monthsTo 2 years Max grant£25K£100K£25K FundingTo 60% total project costs To 35% medium, 45% small

Catapult centres High Value Manufacturing (Oct 11) – Centre for Process Industry (CPI) Industrial Biotechnology Printable Electronics - Printable Electronics Technology Centre (PETEC) Anaerobic Digestion Thermal Technologies Smart Chemistry Sustainable Engineering Future Technology Commercialisation support Catapults create a critical mass for business & research innovation – Focussed on a specific technology – Allow businesses to access expertise – KEY PARTNERS for funding proposals!

Alternative Funding FP7 Collaborative Funding – 2012 call – now closed NMP Highly efficient chemical syntheses using alternative energy forms NMP – Fine Chemicals from CO 2 NMP Rational design of nano-catalysts for sustainable energy production based on fundamental understanding – 2013 call – July Eurostars – Any technological area (non-military). Aimed at the development of a new product, process or service. Must involve at least 2 participants from 2 different Eurostars participating countries. Main participant must be a research-performing SME

The Eurostars Programme is powered by EUREKA and the European Community > 18 © EUREKA Secretariat 2008 Eurostars Participants - UK Eligibility In the UK only SME’s are eligible for funding. Large companies and Universities can participate in Eurostars projects, but must source alternative funding. Trading for at least 12 months. VAT registered - Maintain up to date “books” or management accounts sufficient to generate a Profit and Loss account. Revenue generation from commercial operations of at least twice the value of total grant requested. Sub-contract must not exceed 20% of UK Participant Project costs. UK Projects must be managed by (R)SME Funding level 50% of eligible costs – up to €300 K Maximum grant €300 K per UK partner

CASE Studentships “Biosciences KTN is pleased to announce a call for six BBSRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentships” Biosciences KTN has secured five CASE studentships to start in academic year 2012/13 To be allocated out across the Food, Industrial Bioscience and Plants and crops Sectors. The competition scope encompasses any original research project in the field of bioscience relevant to the BBSRC’s strategic priorities Chemistry Innovation CASE awards - To be announced!

Vision: In years, scientists will be able to deliver any desired molecule within a timeframe useful to the end-user, using safe, economically viable and sustainable processes. Delivery of novel molecules should be as quick and efficient as it currently is for stock chemicals. How can we make novel molecules in DAYS not YEARS?

1. Lab of the Future and Synthetic Route Selection (RJW)  Optimum Reaction and Route Design (Champions: Frank Langbein, Sophie Schirmer)  The Smart Laboratory (Champion: Richard Whitby)  Next Generation Reaction Platforms (Champion: Harris Makatsoris).  Reaction analysis (Champion: Alison Nordon) 2. A Step Change in Molecular Synthesis (DH)  Stepwise perfection (1000 Click Reactions) (Champion: Andrew Russell)  Holistic approach to molecular synthesis (Champion: Donald Craig) 3. Catalytic paradigms for 100% efficient synthesis (SM)  Engineering control through fundamental mechanistic understanding (Champion: Joe Sweeney)  Intervention-free synthesis by phase-distinct, multi-dimensional catalysis (Champion: Robin Bedford)  New reactivity: target-driven catalysis (Champion: Matthew Cook) Network themes and focus areas

Next steps Funding and support landscape is complex but regional, national and EU support initiatives are working together to ensure you get the right help. Register on our website to receive funding updates Dr Steve Hillier