EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships Round 7
Supports United Kingdom business-academia teams through partnerships that build strategic innovation in priority sectors.
EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships Round 7 is the seventh iteration of EPSRC's flagship co-funded business-academia research programme, carrying a total fund of £40 million. EPSRC covers 80% of the Full Economic Cost (FEC) of each project; the named business partner must provide a cash contribution equal to or exceeding the EPSRC award. The minimum project FEC is approximately £625,000, implying minimu…
Collaborative fundamental or applied engineering and physical sciences research co-created by UK academic institutions and UK businesses, aligned to the UK Modern Industrial Strategy priority sectors.
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