The RIEm India (a programme offered by Brunel University London) in partnership with MAHE MILES in 2023-24, is FREE to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India and will show you how to:
RIEm provides three Full-Day Workshops at MAHE MILES at Bangalore plus five hours of expert mentoring over four months (valued at INR 3,00,000/£3,000), which includes:
- An assessment
- Introduction to Brunel, MAHE MILES & other experts
- A practical session on developing a funding proposal
- A review of possible funding sources
- An introduction to selected public and private investors
- Opportunities for peer to peer support
- An introduction to UK route to market strategies & partnerships
To join the RIEm India programme you will need:
- A turnover or investment of £0.5million / 5 Crore INR (evidence required)
- A product/service/technology ready for development - described in 100 words
- To have achieved the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 for the proposed solution
- Little or no previous experience of applying for funding
- Commitment to attend the workshop and mentoring sessions
Important dates:
- 26 July 2023 - Application Deadline
- 31 August 2023 to 2 September 2023 – RIEm Workshops
- July 2023 to December 2023 – 5 Hour Expert Mentoring
The RIEm India programme will show you how to:
- Identify funding for your innovation
- Work with researchers to write funding proposals
- Submit a convincing funding proposal
- Understand and evaluate route to UK market strategies, including collaborative partnerships
Methodology
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Phase 1 |
Phase 2 |
Phase 3 |
Phase 4 |
Objectives |
R&I needs assessment
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R&I strategy development |
R&I proposal development |
R&I joint proposal submission |
Outcomes |
Familiarization with R&I strategy. 1-to-1 Expert mentoring support. |
Development of R&I strategy. Awareness of funding sources. 1-to-1 Expert mentoring support. |
Development of draft R&I concept note. 1-to-1 Expert mentoring support. |
Development of a joint R&I proposal. Wider business impact. 1-to-1 Expert mentoring support. |