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The current call for the Carbon Trust’s Applied Research programme is now open.

Applied Research Grant funding is available to any business, university, public sector or voluntary organisation and aims to support the development and commercialisation of technologies which have the potential to reduce UK carbon emissions.

Grants of up to £500,000 are available. A minimum of 40% match funding is required subject to State Aid legislation. Cash or “in-kind” contributions are acceptable; however in-kind contributions have to be ‘fair and reasonable’.

Projects must demonstrate the following:

Genuine innovation and the potential to contribute to substantial reductions in UK greenhouse gas emissions.
That the work is well planned and builds on previous work in the area.
That the results of the work will allow a clear step forward on the path towards commercialisation.
That it represents good value for money and provides demonstrative benefit to the UK.
The deadline for applications is 18 February 2010.

Funding requested for the Applied Research Scheme from institutions or organisations based in Scotland for the 2009/2010 financial year is now fully committed.

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