Royal Society Support for Innovation 2008-9

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Channel: The Royal Society · 2009 · Science & Technology

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The Brian Mercer Awards were established in 2001 by a generous bequest from the late Brian Mercer OBE FRS, and marked the Royal Societys first steps towards supporting and encouraging innovation in science and technology,. The awards are presented in the areas of the built environment, clean technology and energy and nanoscience. The Brian Mercer Award for Innovation provides funding of up to £250,000 for researchers to develop an already proven concept or prototype into a near-market product which can be commercially exploited.

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