The Foundation for Science & Technology (FST) is inviting applications for the 2022 Foundation Future Leaders Programme, which is aimed at early- to mid-career professionals. The annual scheme brings together around 10 civil and public servants, 10 researchers and 10 people from industry, all “early- to mid-career”. Over the course [...]
The Department of Transport has launched a series of consultations aimed at placing the UK as a world leader in shaping the future of transport. Measures to safely maximise the opportunities and benefits from emerging aviation technology, including drones, and expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK are among [...]
Nesta, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, is staging a series of events over the autumn and winter examining domestic decarbonisation. One event each month, from October through February, will look at the challenges and opportunities to consumers, businesses and government in battling climate change by making [...]
Applications are now open for a third round of funding from the UK Seafood Innovation Fund. Continuing to support a sustainable future for the UK seafood, the programme seeks ideas from innovators looking to introduce novel and practical solutions into the sector. The programme has also announced £1.5m of follow-on [...]
MATRIX, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel is to sponsor the Beyond2021 Conference which is being held this year in a hybrid fashion, with live events taking place at Belfast’s Titanic Hotel. Now in its fourth year, BEYOND is a unique, annual gathering of current and future innovators focussed on [...]
The Royal Academy of Engineering is gathering evidence to produce a guide for academic entrepreneurs who wish to commercialise their research by spinning out. In order that this guide be neutral and balanced, RAEng want to understand the motivations behind each stakeholder’s engagement in the spinout journey, hearing insightful lessons [...]
The government has launched a consultation on reforms to create an ambitious, pro-growth and innovation-friendly data protection regime that underpins the trustworthy use of data. Unlocking the power of data is one of the government’s 10 Tech Priorities. As set out in the National Data Strategy, data is a strategic asset and [...]
EPSRC is funding the creation of a high quality NetworkPlus to underpin new academic and business partnerships within the financial services sector. A total fund of £2.5m is available. Read the full competition announcement The following financial services sectors will be eligible: FinTech regulatory technology (RegTech) insurance regulation accounting business [...]
Our Future Health’s Technology Advisory Board is currently recruiting for Board Members, searching for experts in a range of technology areas, the full scope of which is listed on LinkedIn to support the Our Future Health initiative. Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest-ever health research programme, bringing people [...]
Tech Nation have announced that applications for Rising Stars 4.0 are now open. Applications close on 20 October 2021. Rising Stars 4.0 is the UK’s only truly national scaleup competition, designed to be accessible to the best early-stage tech companies from all areas of the country. Entrants are supported throughout the [...]
Manufacturing Northern Ireland are on the hunt for engineers to come forward to inspire the next generation of students to consider careers in STEM. Engineering: Take a Closer Look is supported by Royal Academy of Engineering and will give local companies the opportunity to raise awareness of engineering as a [...]
The UK’s first-ever Hydrogen Strategy has been published. It sets out how the UK government will work with industry to meet its ambition for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. Read the UK Hydrogen Strategy The UK hydrogen economy could be worth £900 million and create over [...]