Game Changers Innovation Programme
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Game Changers is the UK's leading nuclear innovation programme, finding solutions and developing technologies to overcome some of the most complex challenges facing the nuclear industry.
Game Changers is a joint venture between the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and FIS360 Ltd.
The programme is open to anyone from any sector who can offer a viable solution including SMEs, universities, research organisations and large companies.
Game Changers applicants are supported by a team of commercialisation experts who provide innovation guidance, helping to fulfil the commercial potential of technologies and increase the chance of full implementation on nuclear sites.
Funding is available in two phases through Game Changers:
- Feasibility grants of up to £10,000 to support an initial exploration of ideas and concepts.
- Proof of Concept (PoC) funding is awarded on a match-funded basis and is generally in the region of £30,000 to £60,000.
During both Feasibility and Proof of Concept projects, applicants will be supported by an innovation consultant from FIS360 Ltd, one of the Game Changers delivery partner organisations.
Feasibility projects are 100% funded by Game Changers and there is no match funding requirement.
Proof of Concept (PoC) funding is awarded on a match-funded basis as follows:
- Micro company: 70%.
- Small company: 70%.
- Medium company: 60%.
- Large company: 50%.
- Universities: 80% of full economic costs.
- Research Organisation: 100% of eligible costs.
- Public Sector Organisation or Charity: 100% of eligible costs.
Applications are usually submitted in response to specific challenges, but can be accepted at any time for any idea.
Guidance notes and the online application form can be found on the Game Changers website.
Any organisation of any size can apply for funding through Game Changers including small and medium-sized enterprises, Higher Education Institutions, Research and Technology Organisations and public bodies.
Companies who apply for funding must be registered with Companies House.