Is there flexibility in the start dates?
You’ll be asked at application date your intended start date. If you’re going to not meet this, please contact us to discuss possibilities. When selecting your start date consider time needed to obtain any ethics approval and to develop your collaboration agreement.
Can there be more than one research partner?
Yes, Any additional Research Organisations (RO’s) will have to share the funding Additional RO’s will also complete the finance document and the letter of support from Head of School Additional RO’s can have Co-Is (there is no requirement for a PI)
Can non-UK organisations take part in projects?
Yes, networking events can take place outside of the UK, however the eligibility criteria must be met. Please see guidance documents to read the eligibility criteria for each funding stream.
What are the reporting requirements?
All CPF projects are required to report progress, outputs, outcomes and impacts to NAPIC as a condition of the funding. The frequency of reporting required is commensurate with the scale of the funding stream. Mobility, Network, Demonstration, Innovation Sprint and PoC 2 are all required to deliver a final report upon completion of the project. […]
Is there a template for the IP plan I need to submit?
No, there is no set template. We suggest you include information covering how you will manage pre-existing intellectual property (IP) or ‘background IP’ being brought to the project, and consideration of how you will generate and manage new ‘foreground IP’. The Lambert Toolkit provides a framework for managing university and business collaboration, available here: University […]
What can be classified as in-kind contributions?
An in-kind contribution can include Time, Materials, Product, Process, Equipment, Training, Data. Realistic values for in-kind contributions must be declared at application. Please be aware that whilst NAPIC will not require signed timesheets or evidence, BBSRC / Innovate UK reserve the right to audit awardees at any time. Evidence to support time / material / […]
How much match funding is required?
Non-research partner contributions must be equal to, or exceed, the 100% FEC grant value of the research organisation, and can be provided in the form of direct cash or in-kind contribution, depending on the CPF stream. All contributions must be defined and declared at the application stage. Cash contribution is mandatory for PoC I, equal […]
How does the match funding contribution work?
All NAPIC CPF projects have a total project value (TPV) which is defined by as the combined equal contributions of the research organisation and industry contributions to the maximum value stated in each funding stream. In addition, all CPF projects have a grant value which is the amount calculated at 100% full economic cost (FEC) […]
What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
Notifications of the outcome of applications will be sent to Lead Applicants. This will include feedback and an invitation for re-submission if scoring above 50%. Applications deemed not fundable, and scoring below 50% will include feedback without an invitation to reapply. Applicants are free to apply in future with a substantially different project into subsequent […]
What happens if my application is successful?
If you are successful, you will be sent a Conditional Award Letter and asked to sign a Sub-Award letter. In addition, the Research Organisation and Industry partner(s) will also have to create and sign a Collaboration Agreement. Once the Sub-Award letter has been signed a letter will be sent confirming approval to start the project.