CivTech 12 Challenges
CivTech 12 offers innovators, startups, SMEs and established businesses the opportunity to develop technology solutions for six challenges identified by Scottish public-sector organisations. Successful applicants receive £5,000 for a three-week Exploration Stage, followed by up to £40,000 for a 15-week Accelerator. Selected solutions may then secure further pre-commercial contracts, with a maximum cumulative contract value of £650,000 per challenge. Applicants retain their intellectual property and no equity is taken.
Next deadline
Date to be confirmed
What it funds
CivTech 12 offers innovators, startups, SMEs and established businesses the opportunity to develop technology solutions for six challenges identified by Scottish public-sector organisations. Successful applicants receive £5,000 for a three-week Exploration Stage, followed by up to £40,000 for a 15-week Accelerator. Selected solutions may then secure further pre-commercial contracts, with a maximum cumulative contract value of £650,000 per challenge. Applicants retain their intellectual property and no equity is taken.
Who it suits
Innovators, entrepreneurs, teams and businesses with a novel technology-enabled solution to one of the six published public-sector challenges. Previous public-sector contracting experience is not required.
- AI & software
- Life sciences & health
- Clean energy & net zero
- Manufacturing & materials
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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