Low Carbon KEEP
A unique funding opportunity available to small to medium sized companies (SMEs) within the East of England. The funding aims to support collaboration between SMEs and research providers, in order to carry out 'low carbon' projects. The programme enables businesses to improve their competitiveness by working with an academic and graduate.
Knowledge transfer is an proven method of businesses accessing university research and therefore building their capabilities. Key to knowledge transfer, these the new capabilities will last beyond the placement of the graduate and therefore the value of the project will outlast its duration.
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the East of England Development Agency, the Low Carbon KEEP (Knowledge-East of England-Partners) the grant will cover 40% of the project costs.*
Funding is available until the end of December 2013, despite cuts elsewhere, the Low Carbon KEEP Programme is offering businesses in the East of England a unique growth opportunity. Low Carbon KEEP projects can varying in length between 4 - 18 months and are bespoke to the needs company and the expertise of the academic.
Knowledge transfer is an proven method of businesses accessing university research and therefore building their capabilities. Key to knowledge transfer, these the new capabilities will last beyond the placement of the graduate and therefore the value of the project will outlast its duration.
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the East of England Development Agency, the Low Carbon KEEP (Knowledge-East of England-Partners) the grant will cover 40% of the project costs.*
Funding is available until the end of December 2013, despite cuts elsewhere, the Low Carbon KEEP Programme is offering businesses in the East of England a unique growth opportunity. Low Carbon KEEP projects can varying in length between 4 - 18 months and are bespoke to the needs company and the expertise of the academic.
Low Carbon KEEP projects involve collaboration between three main parties:
- The company - A small to medium sized business based in the East of England
- The knowledge base - A university of college based anywhere in the UK
- The associate - An experienced specialist who has graduated in the last 5 years
“When you are trying to change a global industry that is using 100 year old technology, the effort and resources required are immense, and the help that Cranfield University have provided has been invaluable.
~Ian Turner, MD, Juice Technology Ltd”
Who is eligible?
- Micro organisations
- Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees
- Public sector
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations
What is a Low Carbon KEEP?
- A three-way partnership between a company, a university or college and a graduate.
- A project to accelerate the adoption of new ideas and business innovation, update academic practice and offer employment to high-calibre graduates. These projects are beneficial for all parties and often lead to further collaboration and a permanent placement for the graduate.
- Low Carbon KEEP stands for Knowledge-East of England-Partners.
- Provide a short sharp strategic intervention within a company
How does Low Carbon KEEP work?
Participating companies or organisations, working closely with a university or college, benefit from the services of a graduate working for their business for the duration of the project. The graduate spends 100% of their time at the business but is an employee of the university or college. Depending on the project the graduate can work on either a full or part-time basis. The graduate serves as a conduit for information from the university or college via a specialist in the field.*costs must be eligible under the terms of the programme.
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