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£7 million of funding available for business-led research and development projects. UK Research and Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) challenge has announced the opening of a new £7 million competition, according to UKRI.
Businesses across Wiltshire, in need of extra financial support, are able to access an virtual conference later this month. The event has been organised by Innovate UK and will be delivered in partnership with the Knowledge Transfer Network, Innovate EDGE, Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership and GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership. Taking place on both March 24 and 25, the conference will offer advice and discussions on funding and financial support available. It will also be a chance to hear from local businesses from across the region that have already benefited from ...
February 24, 2021 1:00 pm A new £12 million research and innovation fund has been launched across the UK aiming to boost investment in the agricultural sector. The new ‘Farming Innovation Pathways’ competition will be backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It’s part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Transforming Food Production programme. The fund will support collaborative projects that focus on: Developing innovative farm-focused technologies, systems or approaches to help improve food productivity; Incr...
Expert independent judging panel announced for £2m Ofwat Innovation in Water Challenge Ofwat’s inaugural £2m Innovation in Water Challenge, run in partnership with Nesta Challenges, Arup and Isle Utilities, aims to stimulate innovative responses to tackle key challenges facing the water sector. Expert panel of eight independent judges includes leaders from across the water industry and other sectors, including manufacturing and energy, with expertise in issues such as consumer protection and collaboration. Competition open to all water companies and their partners to submit their ideas by...