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Warwick Innovations Proof of Concept Fund

Warwick Innovations Proof of Concept Fund

Supports University of Warwick researchers with internal proof-of-concept funding so registered discoveries can move toward commercialization.

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Warwick Innovations, the technology transfer office of the University of Warwick, administers an internally-funded Proof of Concept (PoC) grant designed to catalyse the early-stage commercialisation of Warwick research outputs. The fund targets projects already registered with Warwick Innovations and is explicitly described as enabling "catalytic change in the commercialisation potential of a rese…

Internal proof-of-concept awards for University of Warwick researchers to de-risk and test the commercial potential of research already registered with Warwick Innovations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: warwick.ac.uk