iNet launches funding drive
Daventry-based Sustainable Construction iNet has announced £375,000 of funding available for Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) projects.
The organisation, which helps businesses developing construction techniques, is to invest up to £125,000 in each project.
In 2011, the iNet supplied three CR&D projects in the East Midlands with a combined value of £205,000 and is now looking for applicants for 2012-2013 projects.
As part of the criteria for applications, projects must be led by a higher education institute, collaborating with businesses and must demonstrate a commitment to secure up to ten times the fund.
iNet said it was seeking projects on the themes of Retrofit and Renewables to develop construction products.
Richard Adlington, iNet manager said: "iNet delivered three CR&D projects in 2011 and is in a strong position to continue helping higher education institutions to work collaboratively with construction sector businesses across the East Midlands to develop innovative, sustainable technologies, products and processes.
"We are encouraging universities and businesses to contact us with an expression of interest, from which we can help to develop and commercialise technologies, products and processes for the sustainable construction sector."
