New Workshop Date for Collaborative Research Projects

Details of a £10m call for collaborative research projects, targeted specifically at the creative industries, have recently been announced and the competition formally launched. Full details about the call and how to apply will be posted on the technology programme website www.technologyprogramme.org.uk

Objectives
In recognition of the importance of technology to the sector, as both an enabler and potential disrupter, the aim of the call is to stimulate technology based or inspired innovation. The call is looking for projects that will lead to the development of new products, processes, capabilities and services or improve the competitive advantages of existing ones.

Target Audience
The call is open to collaborative projects between UK based companies; and companies and universities/ other research organisations. The overall theme will centre on the exploitation of digital technologies and has been designed to appeal broadly across the creative industry sub sectors, and includes specific mechanisms to encourage participation of small companies.

Project Development Workshop
The Technology Strategy Board will host an all day workshop to help stimulate and develop project ideas and build project teams:

20th February in the West Midlands

This event is free to creative industry companies and organisations that are considering participating or leading a project. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and managed to ensure a good balance between large and small companies and research organisations.

For more information and to register for the workshops and or information launch, please go to www.technologyprogramme.org.uk

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