Who should I contact if I have any further questions?
Please refer to the contact guidance set out in the Invitation to Tender (Document 01: Invitation to Tender).
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What happens at the end of the SBRI contract?
At the conclusion of the SBRI contract, or at any other time, the contracting authority may decide to procure the solution(s) developed or similar solution(s) from other providers - but there is no obligation to do so. If a solution is to be procured, this will constitute a separate competition [...]
What happens at the end of Phase 1?
At the end of Phase 1, all or a subset only of the suppliers in Phase 1 may be selected to proceed to later phases at the discretion of the tendering organisation's discretion, based on agreed objective selection criteria and budget availability.
What are the phases in an SBRI contract
SBRI competitions have a three phase structure: Phase 1 is intended to show the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the proposed concept; Phase 2 is intended to develop and evaluate prototypes or demonstrators from the more promising technologies identified in Phase 1; and Phase 3 allows for a period [...]
Do SBRI Contracts Constitute State Aid?
No. Where Public Authorities buy R&D from organisations at a fair market price, not for their exclusive use and where the competition is advertised in an open market, there is no advantage and consequently no element of State Aid.
Who owns the Intellectual Property generated by the Project?
Ownership of and rights to intellectual property are covered by clauses in the contract. Typically, intellectual property rights are retained by the applicant, although certain rights of usage may be applied by the funding authority including royalty-free, non-exclusive licence rights and the right to require licenses to third parties, at [...]
When will I find out if my application has been successful?
All applicants will be informed shortly after the assessments have been concluded.
How will the successful applications be chosen?
Proposals will be selected using the methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender (Document 01: Invitation to Tender) by an expert group of selected assessors and a final assessment panel.
What is the deadline for applications?
The deadline for tender submissions is clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender (Document 01: Invitation to Tender). Please note that late submissions cannot be considered.
Can I submit multiple applications for a single competition?
Yes. However, each application that you wish to submit will require a separate registration.
How do I submit my application?
The process to submit an application is described in the Invitation to Tender (Document 01: Invitation to Tender), along with contact details for queries.
How do I know whether my idea for a solution is in scope?
The scope of the project is described in the Competition Brief (Document 02: Competition brief), along with contact details for queries.