Collaboration Requirements

• UK businesses must collaborate with at least one South Korean business applying under KAIA’s equivalent program.
• South Korean partners must apply to and will be funded by KAIA.

Project Size for Phase 1

• UK partners' grant request must be between £50,000 and £120,000.

Accessibility and Inclusion

• Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, with support available for those needing adjustments.

Proposal Requirements

• Projects should focus on sustainability, liveability, resilience, inclusiveness, safety (non-exhaustive list).
• Must demonstrate effective collaboration with a South Korean partner funded by KAIA.

Portfolio Approach

• Aiming for a variety of projects across different themes, technologies, and locations.

Specific Themes

1. Mobility Innovation Solutions.

2. Disaster Management Solutions.

3. Net-Zero Energy Optimisation Solutions.

4. Other Data-centric Innovative Solutions.

Research Categories

• Funding feasibility studies in this phase.

Exclusions

• Not funding projects that duplicate existing technology or do not collaborate with a KAIA-funded South Korean partner.
• Can't fund projects dependent on export performance or domestic inputs usage.

Contact Information

• Innovate UK can be contacted for guidance via email or at 0300 321 4357.

Key Takeaways

• This competition offers a unique opportunity for UK businesses to collaborate with South Korean counterparts on innovative urban solutions.
• The focus is on leveraging data-driven technologies to address significant urban challenges.
• The phased approach allows for initial exploration in Phase 1, with potential for further development and commercialisation in Phase 2.