Expressions of interest for the Collaboration Fund which offers support to researchers wishing to work with a commercialising partner in taking forward business opportunities generated from EPSRC funded research.

This 2 year pilot initiative will offer funding and practical support to researchers who wish to work in collaboration with a commercial partner to turn their research into an industry application. The Collaboration Fund is a £2m grant fund financed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and managed by Finance South East (FSE). The Fund will award grants of up to £100k to eligible researchers and offer additional mentoring and advice to successful projects.

In delivering this initiative EPSRC has chosen to work with FSE (a not-for-profit regional funding organisation, backed by SEEDA) who offer valuable experience in managing proof-of-concept and early stage funds. This funding opportunity is open to eligible research organisations across the UK and will facilitate the transition of research previously financed by the EPSRC into a viable commercial application.

Further details are available from EPSRC's website.