Small Business Research Initiative Gareth Browning “a mechanism which enables public sector bodies to connect with innovative ideas; and technology businesses to provide innovative solutions to specific public sector challenges and needs”. 1

What is SBRI? I Process Open competition based on Public Sector Challenges Sponsor defines the problem space for which solutions are either absent or inadequate Applications assessed by the Project Lead and most promising ones awarded development contracts. Project risk is managed through a Phased process 2

y Features Pre-commercial Procurement Process Development Contracts 100% funded R&D Deliverable based rather than hours worked or costs incurred IP rests with Company 3

SBRI in UK Innovate UK (formerly TSB) Championed since April 2009 241 competitions > £235 million 72 Public Sector Bodies engaged

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