Free use of World-leading laboratory facilities up for grabs for UK businesses
Innovative companies which are developing products geared towards making a big impact in the environment, healthcare or energy sectors are being offered the chance to win free access to cutting-edge research and technology facilities to further innovate and develop their ideas. The STFC has launched a challenge that offers any UK company or organisation researching products and services in these sectors the chance to work at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Innovations Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) for periods of up to six months, for free.
The closing date for entries is 30 November and the winners will be announced on 10 December 2010. All awards will then start early in 2011.
More details about the competition can be found here.
I-TAC is a unique facility offering a suite of flexible laboratories based on the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus. Winners of the I-TAC Futures Challenge will also have access to the expertise of STFC scientists. Organisations entering simply need to show that they are working in the key areas of energy, healthcare or environment and how they would benefit from access to lab space and equipment. As part of the entry process, companies are strongly advised to visit I-TAC to see the facilities and equipment that are available, to help them prepare their application. Read more......