This scheme is for scientists who wish to investigate the feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their research. The scheme provides initial support of up to £30,000 to test the feasibility of a project, enabling applicants to investigate the technical…
NERC: Networks of Sensors – Annual Technology Showcase “Pilot Installations and Practical Outcomes”
27th January 2014, Hamilton House, London, WC1H 9BD The Natural Environment Research Council, supported by the ESP KTN, is running the third and final “Networks of Sensors” Annual Technology Showcase Event. This year’s Showcase will feature the practical outcomes of…
TSB: Digital innovation contest – Games
£125k* for digital innovation in the games sector IC tomorrow has launched the ‘Digital Innovation Contest – Games’ contest to encourage digital innovation in the games sector. They are offering five businesses up to £25k each to develop innovative commercial prototypes…
Japan Atomic Energy Agency: call for postdoctoral researchers
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is now recruiting postdoctoral researchers. With approximately 25 positions available, this is an exciting opportunity for academics working in the fields of: -Computational science -Advanced science research -Nuclear science and engineering -Nuclear safety research…
AHRC Videogames Research Networking Funding Call
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) have announced a call for collaborative research projects with a particular focus on videogames, under a programme of Research Networking. The AHRC Videogames Research Networking call is intended to bring together arts and…
Robots could lend a helping hand
With a rapidly ageing population, the number of people with dementia and other age-related disabilities is expected to soar by 2050. Coupled with warnings about future shortages of health workers and doctors, it’s clear other options need to be found.…