RSC Emerging Technologies Competition is now open

Application is now open for the Emerging Technologies Competition, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry to support innovation in chemical, life and materials sciences. It is open to individuals or teams working either at university, public sector research organisations or small companies based in the UK.

In partnership with Procter and Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Croda and Catalent Applied Drug Discovery Institute, this competition aims to support cutting edge technologies with significant potential impact.

Applications are invited from university researchers and small companies working in applied research in the chemical sciences for a chance to turn their research into commercial success. The Prize consists of on-going mentoring and support from multinational companies, up to £10,000 cash prize and more.

The applicants can be individuals or teams and they must submit an brief online application to the Royal Society of Chemistry. The entries will be judged by an independent panel of science and business experts and the shortlisted applications will be invited for the second round of the competition. Each team will pitch to a specialist panel, following which the winners will be announced.

To apply: Visit the website http://rsc.li/emerging-technologies for the entry guidelines and the application form.

Key dates: The first round of the competition closes on 1 March 2014. The final will be held on 25 June 2014, in London.

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