Follow-on Funding Pathfinder call

Funding for Commercial Activities

• Commissioning expert advice from sector specialists on the best commercial development strategy for a business idea
• Completing a market assessment to determine likely potential, competition and opportunities
• IP searches – in particular freedom to operate (but not to support patent filing costs)
• Development of contacts with potential licensees or other interested parties – this can help to develop an understanding of needs and requirements
• Milestone 1 achievement – if the first milestone of the work is particularly risky and the success of the entire project depends upon this, funds can be sought to support this first milestone