The University of Plymouth Research and Innovation Directorate are pleased to announce Call 8 of the R&D Solutions Fund, which is aimed at developing R&D opportunities between our academics and industry.
R&D Solutions Fund can support:
- Joint research and development projects between the University of Plymouth and business
- Access to the University of Plymouth’s specialist technical support, facilities and equipment
- Initial research activities, feasibility studies or taking research to an implementation stage
- Commercially viable or early-stage projects
- Academic or business partner’s time
Who can apply:
- University of Plymouth academics or businesses from any industry sector or
geographical location - Projects with the potential for further collaboration
- Existing or new collaborations will be eligible
Up to £20,000 will be available to solve business problems through encouraging strong academic research collaboration.
Call 8 will open on 20th January 2025 and close at 5 pm on Monday 17th March 2025
To apply:
All applicants to initially register their interest to [email protected]
Find out more at an information session:
Online via Zoom on Wednesday 29th January 2025, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
In person on the University of Plymouth campus on Thursday 30th January 2025, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
To register your attendance and receive the zoom link please contact [email protected]
If you are unable to attend but would like a link to the recording of the online session, please email [email protected]
Funding guidance
Download the document below for details on the process:
