Emily Nott Relationship Manager - Research Councils IT Community Summit 3 April 2008 Technology Strategy Board V

Technology Strategy Board Guided by a business-led Governing Board Sponsored by DIUS, working with all government departments …. ….and Regional Development Agencies, Research Councils, Devolved Administrations and other innovation groups Partnership is key Budget – £711m over 3 years; over £1bn with the RDAs (£180m) and the Research Councils (£120m) Staff of around 75 people Based in Swindon (with desks in London) What is the Technology Strategy Board?

Technology Strategy Board

Our vision for the future ‘for the UK to be a global leader in innovation and a magnet for innovative businesses, who can apply technology rapidly, sustainably and effectively to create wealth and enhance quality of life’

Technology Strategy Board Criteria for Support UK capacity to develop and exploit the technology Can the UK do it? The size of the global market opportunity Is there a large market opportunity? The right potential for impact in the right time frame Is the idea “ready” A clear role for the TSB to add value Can we make a difference?

Technology Strategy Board Current Support Collaborative R&D Innovation Platforms Knowledge Transfer Networks Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Micro Nanotechnology (MNT) Centres Framework Programme National Contact Points and EUREKA

Technology Strategy Board Key mechanism for supporting business R&D –Competition priorities derived from Key Technology / Application Areas / Innovation Platforms –Support Business to Business and Science to Business R&D projects that will deliver successful new products and services –Funding for Basic, Applied and Experimental Development R&D projects (75% - 25% contribution towards project costs) –Since 2004 more than 600 Collaborative R&D projects approved for funding – (£3k - £95m) – representing about £1 Bn of R&D activity Collaborative R&D competitions

Technology Strategy Board …areas where UK has capacity to develop and exploit the technology and there is global market potential Priorities Application Areas Energy Generation and Supply Healthcare Transport (focus on aerospace & automotive) Environmental Sustainability Built Environment Creative Industries High Value Services Technology Areas Advanced Materials Bioscience High Value Manufacturing Electronics, Photonics & Electrical Systems ICT Emerging Technologies

Technology Strategy Board Autumn 07 Competition Phase 1Phase 2Phase 3 Open 8 Nov 07 Close 14 Feb 08 Open 19 Dec 07 Close 27 Mar 08 Open 30 Jan 08 Close 8 May 08 Materials for Energy High Value Manufacturing Cell Therapy Low Carbon Energy Technologies Advanced Lighting, Lasers and Displays Technologies for Health Gathering Data in Complex Environments Creative Industries

Technology Strategy Board Innovation Platforms Designed to address major policy and societal challenges Five current Innovation Platforms – Intelligent Transport Systems and Services – Network Security – Assisted Living – Low Impact Buildings – Low Carbon Vehicles New Innovation Platforms under development….

Technology Strategy Board A single over-arching national network in a specific field of technology or business application Help members to make new contacts Organise events on topics relevant to their community Offer help/advice with TSB and EU (and RC) funding Provide free on-line conferencing and collaboration space Have ability to influence government policy (indirectly) Some provide small grants (SPARK awards of £5K, SWIFT) Join a KTN! Knowledge Transfer Networks

Technology Strategy Board Aerospace and Defence bioProcessUK Bioscience for Business Chemistry Innovation Cyber Security Electronics Environmental (Integrated Pollution Management) Food Processing Grid Computing Now! Healthcare Technologies Integrated Product Manufacturing (Electronics Enabled Products) Industrial Mathematics Intelligent Transport Systems Location and Timing Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies Materials Micro & Nano Technologies Modern Built Environment Photonics Resource Efficiency Sensors and Instrumentation UK Displays and Lighting Digital Communications Creative Industries Knowledge Transfer Networks

Technology Strategy Board Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Supported by TSB and 16 other Government Organisations Enable companies to access capability and expertise in research base Traditional KTP model - Research Associate works on a project (1-3 years) with the company As a result of Sainsbury Review - aim to double the number, and introduce “mini-KTP” scheme

Technology Strategy Board Our future Strategy Connect and Catalyse We are currently refreshing our strategy Our new Strategic Plan will be launched 8 May 2008 An evolving document … which will be a living one Three key thrusts Challenge-led innovation Technology-inspired innovation Innovation Climate

Technology Strategy Board Some clear messages : Keep it simple Make it efficient Make it clearer Make it flexible Provide the right support at the right time Provide continuity Make connections Provide a longer term view Listening to the community

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