STFC is committed in helping to facilitate the exchange of knowledge from academia into industry. A number of different funding schemes have been developed to help coordinate the translation of STFC technology and research to a commercial application.
| IPS | Follow-on-funding | IPS Fellowships | CLASP | IAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brief | To use STFC funded research or technology to develop or enhance a new product or technique | To provide proof of concept funding to develop an idea which could lead to a commercial endpoint | To work alongside academics and encourage industry engagement with the university. Please note, this is NOT a research fellowship | Themed call to apply STFC funded research/technology to help address societal challenge areas | Encourages industry engagement and proof of concept funding managed via host institutions |
| Expected TRL Range | 3-5 | 2-3 | 3-6 | ||
| Max duration | 36 months | 12 months | 48 months | 36 months | 1 financial year |
| Max fEC per year | £150,000 | £110,000 | No max cost | No max cost | Variable |
| Industry support? | Essential | Not required | n/a | Advised | n/a |
| Extension available? | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Last updated: 12 March 2020
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