Commercialisation funding

Proof of Concept

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Proof of Concept (PoC)

Supports for pre-commercialisation of leading-edge technologies and research.

Projects must clearly demonstrate that their ideas have novelty, protectable IP and potential to lead to significant economic impact.

Funding for a Proof of Concept project is capped at £106,000 of eligible costs.

Details on the application process, guidelines and the application form are available here

Funder: InvestNI

Open

If you are considering an application, please arrange a meeting to discuss your idea at least two weeks prior to the submission date

Deadlines for applications are as follows:

• Friday 5th July 2013

For further information on the programme please contact your nominated contact within the Commercial Development team

(028 9097 2566 or re@qub.ac.uk)

Technology Development

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25K Award

Knowledge-based ideas and intellectual property from the publicly funded research base in Northern Ireland with the most potential for economic impact

Funder: NISP Connect

Closed - next call Spring 2014

In conjunction with the 25K application form, all QUB applicants must complete an Innovation Disclosure form (IDF)

Start-up seed investment

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NISPO - Queen’s University Belfast Innovation Fund (QUBIF)

£1 million Venture capital fund, set-up to invest in post Proof of Concept, pre-commercialisation spin-out companies

Funder: E-Synergy Ltd

Currently open

To discuss the potential for QUBIF investment please contact your nominated contact within the Commercial Development team

(028 9097 2566 or re@qub.ac.uk)

QUBIS Ltd

Equity holding in spin-out companies in return for a capital investment.

Funder: QUBIS Ltd

Currently open

To discuss the potential for QUBIS investment please contact your nominated contact within the Commercial Development team

(028 9097 2566 or re@qub.ac.uk)