Download the event flyer here to view the programme: Catalyst Grant Masterclass Flyer

In conjunction with the ESTnet and Welsh Government, the KTN and Innovate UK are running a Catalyst Grant Masterclass on 24th February in Cardiff.

This event will:

• Provide an overview of Innovate UK’s Catalyst Grant programme
• Provide guidance on optimising your proposal
• Let you hear from others who have been successful
• Give you the opportunity to have one-to-one meetings to gain advice and assistance with your project idea

The event is open to all industry and technology sectors, and will be particularly useful for both companies and academia. The event is free to attend* so register here now to secure your place.

The Catalyst Grant Programme from Innovate UK:

Funding ranges from £150,000 to £10 million depending on which stage of Catalyst you apply for from Innovate UK to run a research and development project. This funding can be used to test and develop an innovative idea and make it successful. Projects can ideally help to create new knowledge or develop a new product, process or service.

Innovate UK works with the research councils to run 4 Catalysts:

• Agri-Tech Catalyst
• Biomedical Catalyst
• Energy Catalyst
• Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst

Grant levels vary but you may get funding for up to 60% of your project costs. You will need to fund the remaining costs yourself.

Eligibility:

To qualify for Catalyst funding you must:

• Be a UK business (or thinking of starting a business) or a research organisation • work in agri-tech, biomedical, energy or industrial biotechnology industries
• Work with a research partner or other business on this project

Usually 3 stages of grants that can be applied for – Early stage award, Mid stage award and Late stage award. Depending on the specific grant, project duration can be from up to 12 months to around 3 years (sometimes longer).