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DTI Grant for
Investigating an Innovative Idea 
"Businesses
who have an idea to develop an innovative product, process or
service, but are not sure whether they are ready to take it
forward successfully, may be able to receive help under a DTI
Grant for Investigating an Innovative Idea.
The grant will reimburse some of the costs of consultants chosen
to provide expert advice on identified 'barriers' to the
successful implementation of the business’ innovative idea.
The
project outcome is an action plan."
Factsheets
Grant for
Research and Development
Grant for
Research and Development is the Department of Trade and
Industry’s (DTI) initiative that provides grants to help
individuals and small and medium-sized businesses to research and
develop technologically innovative products and processes.
The help
described here is available in England. (Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own
initiatives).
This product replaces the
Smart scheme
which
formally closed to applications on 31 August 2003.
The Case
Studies listed below are examples of previous Micro, Feasibility
and Development projects which were supported under the Smart
scheme. These should give you an idea of the type of projects the
grant for research and development can support. Please note that
Feasibility Studies are now called Research Projects
Factsheets and Forms
Altec
Scientific & Technical Services, 3
Cranleigh House, The Avenue, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2BU
England
Tel: (+44)
(0) 117 986 5422
E-mail: altec@beeb.net