Researchers Can Plug In To £1.1m Open Data Funding
abernard102@gmail.com 2013-01-02
Summary:
Firms can apply to the Technology Strategy Board for vouchers. Chief executive Iain Gray said: 'The scheme offers more than vouchers. Our portal is a gateway for more than 40 projects run by universities and organisations around the UK...' The BIS is offering 100 vouchers every quarter in a draw – then businesses can use the ticket to link up with universities, research and technology organisations and technical consultants. Businesses who have won the lucky dip have made the move from developing in to working prototypes. The innovation project is part of a larger government initiative to give private businesses greater access to open public data – including the launch of the Open Data Institute opening in London to help commercialise the ‘Big Data’ held on behalf of the public sector. A £7.5 million Data Strategy Board Breakthrough Fund and £850,000 open data Immersion Programme are also offering partnerships with private businesses to access public data."