22 February 2021

SME R&D Support Programme – Funding Call Round 3

BFTT SME R&D Programme – Round 3 Booklet

The Business of Fashion, Textiles & Technology (BFTT) SME R&D Support Programme is now open for Expressions of Interest (EOI).

The fashion, textiles and technology-related sector (FTT) is buoyant, innovative and multidisciplinary, informing many adjacent sectors in the wider industry. Quite literally, spanning agriculture to advertising.

This funding call is looking to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the next generation of products, services and experiences in the fashion, textiles and technology sectors – with sustainable innovation at their core.

Experiencing virtual reality (VR) © Alys Tomlinson

We look forward to hearing from FTT companies, and those in the wider STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields interested in collaborating with the FTT sector, who would like to achieve a step-change in their business trajectory.

You can find more information about the programme, including eligibility, selection criteria, core funding themes and key dates here. We are also keeping an up-to-date list of FAQs.

The deadline to register your Expression of Interest was Monday 29 March 2021, 23:59. Please note that this call is now closed. 

You can learn more about the 10 R&D projects funded during the Funding Call Round 1 here.

(Last updated: 30/03/2021)