30 Apr 2021
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Written evidence
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Other factors that may have influenced the reduced participation of smaller businesses include insufficient communication about the Fund reaching SMEs, limited capacity within SMEs to participate in collaborative bids, and the lengthy approvals processes for funding.51 We received written evidence from Universities Scotland, which told us that “insufficient communication and notice of calls severely limits breadth and excellence” of the research and innovation funded by the Fund. This issue i...
Other factors that may have influenced the reduced participation of smaller businesses include insufficient communication about the Fund reaching SMEs, limited capacity within SMEs to participate in collaborative bids, and the lengthy approvals processes for funding.51 We received written evidence …