Funding supports UK SME feasibility studies of novel artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology. Projects must demonstrate technical novelty, a proof-of-concept component or prototype, validation against defined metrics, and a credible route to defensibility and future scale. A technical white paper is required. Work must align with the competition’s designated themes and priorities. Projects last one to three months, start by 1 April 2027, and finish by 30 June 2027. Total eligible project costs are £150,000–250,000, with the grant funding percentage determined by business size.
Grant · Ecology
Seed Funding Programme "University of Vienna Rainforest La Gamba"
University of Vienna
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Seed support for short pilot and feasibility studies connected to the Tropical Field Station La Gamba in Costa Rica. Projects may cover scoping, method development, baseline data collection or initial infrastructure, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research and follow-on external proposals within 6–12 months. Desk-based and preparatory research are permitted; an on-site visit is not mandatory. Base awards are up to EUR 10,000 for single-discipline projects or EUR 20,000 for interdisciplinary projects, over at most 15 months. A separate EUR 5,000 bonus follows submission of a competitive