Month: August 2017

Developing small-scale biomethane upgrading technologies? Join this network…

We would like to make our AD Network members aware of the European Horizon2020 research project called ā€žRecord Biomapā€œ who are looking for companies and institutions who develop innovative technology and process solutions for an efficient and economically viable biomethane production at small to medium scale (<250 mĀ³ raw gas/h). They are considering not only biogas upgrading to biomethane, but also innovative solutions in the field of substrate pre-treatment and digestion.
They are are particularly looking for those technologies which are still under development (TRL 3–7 technology readiness level). The project aims to build up a knowledge transfer platform to bridge the gap between science and market. The platform also aims to give developers the opportunity to promote their own technologies and to find other stakeholders for new project concepts and cooperation. Part of the project is to develop an interactive map of Europe, The Biomethane Map – see: https://biomethane-map.eu/Biomethane-Map.70.0.html).
 
Participation in the network is free, and as a member, partaking in the knowledge transfer workshops is also free. We believe that this itā€™s a good opportunity for companies and institutions to present their solutions to a very wide audience and at the same time learn about the latest solutions in the field of biogas and biomethane. 
At a glance – Participation in the network will give the following advantages to the relevant technologies developers:
  • The institution / company will be presented in the Biomethane Map
  • Information and invitation to workshops and further events for knowledge transfer
  • Information about relevant research funding programmes or calls
  • Development of new project concepts
  • New contacts and networking opportunities
  • Regular research newsletter
To become part of the network, technology developers need only to follow the link to download the forms to be filled (company profile + technology description): https://biomethane-map.eu/Biomethane-Map.70.0.html
If you have any questions about the project, please do not hesitate to contact them at info@biomethane-map.eu
 

WRAP Rural Community Energy Fund – funding still available

The Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) is a Ā£15 million programme, jointly funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (DBEIS). It supports rural communities in England to develop renewable energy projects which provide economic and social benefits to the community. Up to Ā£20K grant and Ā£130 unsecured loan for feasibility and pre-planning is available.

See: http://www.wrap.org.uk/node/14587 .

BBSRC Industrial Partnership Awards (IPAs)

These encourage and support collaboration between academic research groups and industry. IPAs are academic-led, responsive mode grants that have significant industrial involvement and industry partner(s) contributes in cash at least equivalent to 10% of the full project costs. For example with a Ā£550,000 award, industry would contribute Ā£50,000.

See: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/innovation/collaboration/industrial-partnership-awards/ .

Application deadline: 4th Oct 2017

Funding for Mid-Range Capital Equipment over Ā£200K

This supports the purchase of research equipment through the 17ALERT call for investigators that seeks to pioneer the use of emerging advanced technology and seek to utilise equipment in novel applications.

The principal investigator must be resident in the UK and an academic employee at the lecturer or equivalent level at an eligible organisation. Instrumentation should be deployed on a multi-project or multi-use basis and must enhance the capability of the UK research base in areas of science in BBSRC remit.

The capital equipment budget is Ā£10 million. Applicants can seek capital funding for equipment over Ā£200,000 including VAT, including limited installation and maintenance costs

Closing Date: 14th Sept 2017.

See: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/2017-alert-mid-range-equipment-initiative/ .

Funding: EPSRC Resilient and sustainable energy networks for developing countries

This call is supported through EPSRC’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) allocation. The aim of this activity is to support an internationally leading programme of research to tackle the energy distribution challenges faced by developing countries.

See: www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/sustengnetworks/ .

Expression of Interest deadline: 17th August 2017. Proposal deadline: 21st September 2017.