matEriALizaTed contest: REAL
Your nanoscience research project in a prototype or device
New deadline: 25th Nov. 2024!
The Cátedra SAMCA de Nanotecnología announces the REAL competition, which aims to add value to the transfer of research by creating functional prototypes and proofs of concept that can be used to support the commercialisation of a product, through the possible future creation of a spin-off or technology-based company (EBT). The competition allows the participation of researchers at different stages of their research career, with a special incentive for young researchers leading the idea.
The prize will consist of 1,000 Euros and a commemorative gift. In addition, the winning project will receive a grant of €16,000 to support the development of the prototype for a period of 10 months. In addition, the Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon, INMA, will contribute with a contribution of €5,000 in the form of work carried out in the ‘Technical Unit in Microdevices Engineering’ UTIM.
Who can apply?
Researchers from the University of Zaragoza led by a researcher may apply for the award. The requirements to be fulfilled by the research leader are the following:
Young researcher with a postdoctoral experience of between 1 and 10 years since obtaining the PhD degree and with a non-statutory link. This period may be extended in the case of researchers who have been in charge of children or dependent family members during this period. The development of the prototype will be linked to the project(s) that the researcher is carrying out, within the scope of his/her research activity and in which the development of prototypes is not included in the budget. The researcher must have a postdoctoral contract at the University of Zaragoza, non-permanent and with a maximum duration of 36 months and a minimum of 12 months from the time of application.
Researchers with statutory links to the University of Zaragoza. In this case the prototype will be the result of a previous research activity with promising results for its commercialisation.
The following may take part in the research
The teaching and research staff of the University of Zaragoza.
Staff integrated in other organisations, with the authorisation of the corresponding legal representative being necessary.
Under no circumstances will trainee staff not under the direction or responsibility of the PI, Third Cycle students or administrative and service staff of the University of Zaragoza form part of the research.
No member of the research team may appear in more than one application.
At least one of the researchers must be attached to INMA.
Deadlines?
Nominations and applications must be sent via the form available on the Chair’s website between 7th October and 25th November 2024. Only applications received by the established deadline will be accepted.
https://forms.gle/qZ9UjfhibtTJSVhu5
The Jury will issue its decision before 20 December 2024, through the website of the SAMCA Chair in Nanotechnology.
08-10-2024
