Proof of Concept programme
The Proof of Concept Programme supports the pre-commercialisation of leading-edge technologies emerging from Scotland's universities, research institutes and NHS Boards. It helps researchers to export their ideas and inventions from the lab to the global marketplace.
Round 12 now closed
Round 12 of the Proof of Concept programme closed at midday on Wednesday, 25 March 2009
About the programme
Projects can typically be defined as occurring after advances made during curiosity-driven or strategic research. This is usually after a background patent has been filed, but before the following:
- A full lab-scale demonstration of the technology
- Any pre-production development/prototyping
- Commercial funds for development have been made available (because of the existing level of technical and market risk)
It is not simply another source of research funding.
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