At SWEG, discovery and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our relentless curiosity pushes us to expand the boundaries of knowledge and develop groundbreaking solutions that transform lives. We take on the toughest challenges, striving to make a lasting impact on science and society. Join us as we challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change, and pioneer a brighter future through exploration and creativity

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Planned Activities 

 

Planned Grant Application Activities: Submitted and Upcoming Proposals​​​

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1. EPSRC: Advancing Sustainable Digital Agriculture SDA with Biodegradable Textile Mulch and Multifunctional Sensing: Agri Sense- £350K (2025-2027): Submitted                                                                                                                        Heriot-Watt University (Lead)

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2. EPSRC: Sustainable Multi-functional And Responsive Textiles for Fibre-based Energy Generation and Storage: £3.6 Million (2025-2029): Submitted

 University of Cambridge (Lead), Cardiff University (Co-Lead), Heriot-Watt University (Co-Lead), Imperial College           London (Co-Lead), University of Warwick (Co-Lead)​

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3. EPSRC-NSF: Investigating Additive Performance in Nanofabric Development for Flexible and Protective ‘Space Blankets’: £ 1.3 Million (2025-2028): Submitted (This proposal has been developed upon the findings of current research)

Heriot-Watt University (Lead), Norfolk State University, USA (Co-Lead)

 

4.  EPSRC-SFI: Developing Novel Flag Triboelectric Nanogenerators (FlagGen) for Sustainable Energy Generation, Conversion, Storage and Use: £ 800 K (2025-2028): Submitted

Heriot-Watt University (Lead), Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (Co-Lead)

 

​5. EPSRC: Prototype Power Generating Wearables Based on Next Generation Triboelectric Nanogenerator Technology (WearableTENG)- £947K (2025-2027): Submitted

Heriot-Watt University (Lead)

 

6. EPSRC-SFI: Dual-Power Tribo/Photo-Voltaic Fabrics for Next-Generation Wearable Energy Harvesting: £ 1.6 M (2025-2029): Developed, Awaiting Submission

University of Glasgow (Lead), Heriot-Watt University (Co-Lead), Atlantic Technological University (ATU) (Co-Lead), Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (Co-Lead)

 

7. Scottish EPSRC IAA Cross-Institutional Fund 2024 - Full Application: T-REX: Touch-Responsive Energy Fabrics for Wearable Human-Machine Interaction: £100K (2024-2025): Submitted

Heriot-Watt University (Lead), University of Glasgow (Co-Lead)

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8. EPSRC: Development of Intelligent Robotic Sewing Station: £ 800 K (2025-2028): Agreed, Developing.

Heriot-Watt University (Lead), Edinburgh University (Co-Lead)

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