EPSRC IAA is an institutional award granted to the University to support knowledge exchange and impact from EPSRC-themed research. Image EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Open CallThe EPSRC IAA Open Call Spring 2025 is now open with a deadline on 16 April at 12noon.Funding is available for University of Edinburgh researchers and academics at all career stages to support activities that are intended to accelerate or amplify the impact arising from EPSRC-themed research.Projects must finish by January 2026 with a maximum 6-month project duration. Take your chance to apply as next EPSRC IAA funding call is not expected until 2026! TimelineDeadline for full applications: 16 April 2025 at 12 noonReview panel meeting: early May 2025Application outcomes: within 2 weeks of the panel meeting Join the online Q&A sessions by registering with your idea before they are scheduled to take place on 4 March 2025 12:00-12:30 and 26 March 2025 16:30-17:00. Scope of the CallActivities that sit mainly within EPSRC’s remit and aims are eligible for funding. There is no longer a requirement to demonstrate a link to a previous EPSRC grant. The EPSRC IAA is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants at all career stages in line with the University’s long-standing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Types of project Collaborative projects – develop impact from EPSRC early-stage research outputs through collaborative projects with industry (or other stakeholders) Secondments – can be inward or outward with the emphasis on transferring and exchanging knowledge Commercialisation projects – translate new ideas, discoveries or inventions arising from your research into commercial solutions ApplicationPlease download the four Open Call guidelines and application documents below. Upload your completed application form and supporting documents to via Microsoft Forms. Document EPSRC IAA April 2025 Open Call - Collaborative Projects Form (243.12 KB / DOCX) Document EPSRC IAA April 2025 Open Call - Commercialisation Form (149.82 KB / DOCX) Document EPSRC IAA April 2025 Open Call - Guidelines (151.8 KB / DOCX) Document EPSRC IAA April 2025 Open Call - Secondments Form (145.54 KB / DOCX) November 2024 Call AwardeesDr Anthony Callanan - School of EngineeringDr Dave Rush - School of EngineeringProf David Moore - School of Physics and AstronomyDr Kenza Hammam - School of InformaticsDr Shiwei Wang - School of EngineeringDr Tiffany Wood - School of Physics and Astronomy EPSRC IAA funds can help create an impact by engaging with industry partners. Explore successful EPSRC IAA-funded projects to understand how the funds can be used to accelerate and amplify the impact of EPSRC-funded research.The funds are managed by Edinburgh Innovations on behalf of the College of Science & Engineering.Please contact the EPSRC IAA team EPSRCIAA@ei.ed.ac.uk for any questions. Spotlight on IndustrySpotlight on Industry series showcases successful collaborations between University of Edinburgh researchers and industry partners. Please also see below recordings of previous Spotlight on Industry webinars:Understanding the effects of environmental skin damage from different cleansing agents with Dr Denise Li (School of Physics and Astronomy) and Professor David Moore (Tioga Research).Graphene sensors for mass testing markets with Professor Till Bachmann (Edinburgh Medical School) and Claus Marquordt (Integrated Graphene Ltd).Characterisation of the rheology of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices with Dr Andreia Fonseca da Silva (School of Physics and Astronomy) and Dr Ben Robertson (Hyaltech).Accelerating disinfectant production during the Covid-19 pandemic with Dr Adam Stokes (School of Engineering) and Nick Meakin (Aqualution Systems).Professor Lindsay Beevers (CSE) and Dr Michael Stewart (Kaya Consulting) – recording coming soon This article was published on 2024-07-01