The Technology Strategy Board has allocated up to £8m to invest in highly innovative collaborative research and development projects in the area of trusted services.

The tools, techniques and services developed will accelerate the deployment of secure and trustworthy information systems, within Digital Britain and the wider global economy.

This investment targets the increasing risks that UK Government, businesses and consumers face, whilst providing significant market opportunities to build a strong UK capability base.

We are focusing on business-led collaborative projects to develop trusted services which rely on technologies and their associated supply chains that will deliver significant improvements over today's service offerings.

Up to one quarter of the funding will be awarded to fast-track projects which last up to 12 months and have a total value of less than £150k.

The remainder of the funding will be awarded to collaborative R&D projects lasting 12-36 months and with a total project value exceeding £150k.

Important Notice - Trusted Services Fast Track 3

Please be advised that the deadline for the submission of Trusted Services Fast Track Round 3 application is Noon on the 10^th of September 2010.