ARIES POC Proposal Template V5
ARIES POC Proposal Template V5
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Participants
Lead Applicant
[NAME OF INSTITUTE / COMPANY / ORGANIZATION]
Partner #[1]
[NAME OF INSTITUTE / COMPANY / ORGANIZATION]
[Provide a clear set of objectives and a detailed account of the current status of the
technology you are proposing. Describe the plan for development with reference to the
stated objectives. This summary should provide sufficient detail for the Evaluation Panel
to be able to assess the technical aspects of the proposed project.]
Business Plan
[Please describe how you will investigate the development of a business plan, including a
route to market. Describe the commercial opportunity, supported by market data, and
predicted investment and mechanism required post-project to take forward
commercialisation. Please also include a summary of the current IP position.]
Please describe how the PoC funds will be allocated to project partners.]
Lead
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Letters of support can be included from other relevant parties not directly involved in the project but
who support the objectives, for example, potential end users. Letters should:
Be on headed paper and signed by a senior member of staff or director (the capacity in which
the supporter is signing off the letter should be stated) or an email with full contact details.
Be dated within six months of submission.
Detail their interest and involvement in the project in terms of specific objectives and desired
outcomes together.
Detail the projected market size, customers and sales.
Describe how the company could commercialise the technology beyond the project
4 ARIES Proof of Concept Fund
Proposal Submission Form