Aims/priorities: As a partner in the ncat consortium, Connected Places Catapult has launched ncat’s Scaling Innovation Programme 2025. This programme offers SMEs the chance to tackle evidence-based challenges identified through ncat’s research, as well as an open call for any SME working on accessibility innovations in the transport sector. The programme challenges are:
- Physical barriers in the street.
- Interactions with other people.
- Open call (for ideas that fall outside the defined challenges).
Who can apply? Individuals or organisations in the UK can apply. Organisations can be of any size, including academia, Research and Technology Organisations (RTO), industry, charities, central and local government etc.
Applications from D/deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and for individuals or entrepreneurs with lived experiences of disability are particularly welcome.
Grant amount: Funding of up to £150,000 is available per SME (up to 15 SMEs will be selected).
In addition, the programme offers business and technical support, and access to the ncat consortium’s expertise.
Application process: Guidance notes and further information can be found on the Connected Places Catapult website.
Deadline: Thursday 28 November 2024 (17:00).
Contact information: Email: scaling.innovation@cp.catapult.org.uk