Security and confidentiality

We will use reasonable endeavours to safeguard your information.

All applications to the Proof of Concept Programme are encrypted and submitted via a secure web server. Round 11 is open from 4 August 2008 with a deadline for receipt of applications of midday on 15 October 2008.

Links to the secure server for uploading completed application forms will be open on the Proof of Concept Programme pages from 1 September 2008. Prior to that date, an application form template, together with full guidance documentation can be downloaded for off-line completion.

Following submission, only the individuals who are involved in managing and administering the Programme and assessing and judging your bid have access to the applications.

Find out more about how we maintain confidentiality:

PDF document Download our confidentiality agreement (PDF, 80.8kb)

(for a copy of the list of Named and Trusted Individuals contact kate.mcintosh@scotent.co.uk)

PDF document Download the Proof of Concept Programme’s Data Protection Policy (PDF, 55kb)

PDF document Download a sample letter of undertaking (PDF, 43kb)

Confidentiality agreements are currently in place between Scottish Enterprise and the following institutions. If your institution is not listed contact mike.tibbetts@scotent.co.uk

  • The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research
  • Edinburgh College of Art
  • Grampian Health Board
  • Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Glasgow School of Art
  • Greater Glasgow Health Board
  • Heriot Watt University
  • Lothian Health Board
  • Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
  • Medical Research Council Technology
  • Moredun Research Institute
  • Napier University
  • Queen Margaret University
  • The Robert Gordon University
  • Rowett Research Institute
  • The Scottish Association for Marine Science
  • Scottish Crop Research Institute
  • Scottish Health Innovations Limited
  • System Level Integration Limited
  • Tayside Health Board
  • The Common Services Agency
  • The University Court of the University of Edinburgh
  • The University Court of the University of Glasgow
  • The University Court of the University of St. Andrews
  • The University of Aberdeen
  • The University of Abertay Dundee
  • The University of Dundee
  • University of Paisley
  • University of Stirling
  • University of Strathclyde