New Funding for Research in Key Science and Engineering Areas
(UK)
Summary
The Technology Strategy Board has announced investment of
£72million in innovative new research and development
projects. Science and engineering companies can apply for
funding for projects which stimulate innovation, with businesses
working together and with academic and research institutions, on
new research and development that will lead to successful new
products and services.
Phase 1, opening 10 November 2008:
- Photonics: Next Generation Optical Internet Access (1st
round)
- Advanced Materials: Sustainable Materials and Products
- Intelligent Transport Systems and Services: Informed Personal
Travel
Phase 2, opening 19 January 2009:
- High Value Manufacturing: Step Changes in Competitiveness;
Value Systems
- Energy Generation and Supply: Maximising Recovery of UK’s Oil
and Gas Resource
- Photonics: Next Generation Optical Internet Access (2nd
round)
- Low Impact Buildings: Design and Decision Tools
Phase 3, opening 16 March 2009:
- Creative Industries: Accessing and Commercialising Content in a
Digitally Networked World
- Energy Generation and Supply: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Technologies
- Network Security: Interdependency, Complexity and Risk
For more information on how to apply go to the Technology Strategy Board
website here.
Semta View
Semta urges companies with interests in these fields to consider
entering one of these prestigious ‘competitions’ for funding.
The areas selected for funding is likely to have a major
impact on the global competitiveness of UK science and
engineering.
10 October 2008
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