Coming soon Partnership Programme
University-Industry Partnership Grant
Support for structured collaboration between institutions and industry — joint projects, curriculum input, placements and applied research.
This is a planned grant concept and is not yet open. Eligibility criteria, value and deadlines will be published when the Foundation opens the call.
Overview
Stronger links between institutions and industry help ensure that teaching reflects real-world needs, that research finds application and that students gain work experience. This grant concept supports the design and launch of structured university–industry partnerships.
Who can apply
Intended for: Colleges & TVET institutions, Employers, Universities.
Detailed eligibility criteria will be published when this call opens.
How applications are assessed
Selection criteria will be published with the call.
Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness, reviewed and scored by qualified reviewers who have declared any conflicts of interest, and decided by an authorised committee. Automated tools may help check completeness, but funding decisions are always made by people. Read the grant guidelines.
Expected outcomes and impact
- Formal partnership agreements
- Joint projects delivering agreed outputs
- InputsPartnership brokering; project support; facilitation.
- ActivitiesPartner matching; joint project design; formal partnership agreements; joint activities.
- OutputsPartnerships established; joint projects launched.
- OutcomesCurricula and research better aligned with industry needs; more work-based learning.
- Long-term impactGraduates better prepared for work; research with practical impact.
How results will be measured
- Partnerships established
- Joint projects completed
- Students participating in partnership activities