How does it work?
SBRI is a simple process. Typically competitions are split into two phases. All competitions are based around a market need, which is expressed as a desired outcome, rather than a required specification.
Phase 1
Proposals concentrate on proving the scientific, technical and commercial feasibility of the proposed project. The results of phase 1 determine whether the solution should go further to phase 2 – not all projects will progress to the second phase.
Phase 2
Prototyping is undertaken in phase 2. Projects that successfully complete phase 2 can then be commercialised and offered to government departments and others under a normal procurement process.
** Phase 3 is not a usual phase of the SBRI process, most projects complete after Phase 2. A Phase 3 may be considered to take a product to enhanced trial.