Collaborative research and development

Collaborative research and development (R&D) is designed to assist the industrial and research communities to work together on R&D projects in strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology - from which successful new products, processes and services can emerge.

Regular competitions for funding of collaborative R&D projects have been held since 2004, and by June 2007 a portfolio of over 600 projects was being supported with a combined business and Government investment in excess of £1 billion.

In the past year the scope of the collaborative R&D competitions has been expanded to support large projects as well as smaller projects approved within faster timescales.

Search for information on current projects

You can search for informaiton on current R&D projects on the Technology Programme site by following the link on the left.  

About our secure site for more information on projects, applications and competitions

The Technology Programme website provides complete information and tools and a wide range of information on covering competitions, the application process, progress of applications and successful projects.

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