The Technology Strategy Board has announced the opening of the September competitions for funding which opened on 1st September 2009.

The September competitions include:

• Beacons – a £1M feasibility studies competition in the Technology Inspired area. The competition will invest in a number of feasibility studies for projects lasting up to three months attracting a grant of up to £25k (constituting up to 75% of total project costs). Projects may be collaborative or single-company. Priority areas are: Advanced Materials, Biosciences, Electronics, Photonics and Electrical Systems, High Value Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology and nanotechnology. This competition will only be open to businesses with 50 employees or fewer.
• Digital Britain – a £2M feasibility studies competition in the Challenge Led area. The competition will invest in a number of feasibility studies for projects lasting up to three months attracting a grant of up to £25k (constituting up to 75% of total project costs). Projects may be collaborative or single-company. Priority areas are: Enabling Technologies for the Internet, Applications and Services for Digital Britain, Access to Public Service Information and Cost-effective deployment and operation of digital infrastructure. This competition will be open to businesses with 250 employees or fewer.

Competition documents, forms and information are available via the competition extranet. Should you require any further information, please contact the competition helpline on 01355 272 155 or e-mail the Technology Strategy Board.