Grant for Research and Development (GRD)
GRD is now provided by the Technology Strategy Board
Due to the closure of all Regional Development Agencies we are
no longer able to accept any new GRD applications (including
Initial Proposal Forms). The lead delivery body for the
scheme from April 2011 is the Technology Strategy Board.
Application process prior to April 2011 (for information
only)
The application process
Business Link can provide advice on Grant funding schemes and
can help you evaluate which scheme is appropriate for you. They may
be able to offer assistance in locating a qualified consultant to
support you in this process, or you may be able to approach your
accountant or lawyer for assistance.
Details of your local Business Link can be found on the website:
www.businesslink.gov.uk, or
by calling 0845 6009966.
Initial proposal form
An Initial Proposal Form was available before completing the
main Application Form to assess if the project was a suitable fit
for the scheme.
Full applications
Prospective projects were subjected to detailed internal and
external appraisal of technical, financial and strategic aspects of
the proposal, in order that the South West RDA could make clear and
informed decisions on which projects should receive funding. We
aimed to process applications within 90 days (or 42 days for Proof
of Market and Micro projects), but in order to achieve this prompt
responses to queries were required. Applicants needed to anticipate
this time scale when submitting an application.
Where application forms were sent
Grant for R and D was managed by the South West RDA Business
Innovation Team. The team was responsible for paying grant claims
and monitoring the progress of successful projects, as well as
appraising new applications.
Grant for R&D documents
These documents have been left here for information only
as the scheme is now provided by
The Technology Strategy Board.