1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Thanks for Listening Any Questions? https://sbri.innovateuk.org/