Cranfield University is delighted to announce that our Green Future Investments Ltd Future Frontiers Fund (GFIL-FFF) and Technology Accelerator Fund (GFIL-TAF) are open again for applications. Innovators and entrepreneurs can now apply to scale up ideas that address the challenges related to tackling climate change, protecting our environment, and delivering a Net Zero future. No match funding is required. Applications close 11th November 2024 at 5:30pm

• The Future Frontiers Fund (FFF) supports the generation of fresh and highly novel ideas, technologies, products, and services. We are looking for truly innovative leaps and will provide support through small grants of approximately £10,000 to test ‘might work’ concepts, along with technical mentoring support. Eligible applicants include SMEs, start-ups, spinouts, individuals, academics and students.

• The Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) provides six awards in the region of £50,000 to innovators with technologies currently at TRL 4-5, to access Cranfield expertise and advance ideas or technologies to prototype and beyond. Eligible applicants include SMEs, start-ups, and spinouts.

We are hosting two live webinars for potential applicants to learn more about the funds and ask questions directly from the fund directors:

• GFIL Technology Accelerator Fund Webinar, 9th October 2024 at 2PM with Professor Paul Jeffery

• GFIL Future Frontiers Fund Webinar, 15th October 2024, 1:30 PM with Professor Phil Longhurst