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Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 August 2001
Sustainable Technologies Initiative
proposals
EPSRC, DTI and ESRC will be hosting a seminar on 15th November at the Cardiff International Arena to launch the third call for proposals for the Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI).
EPSRC, DTI and ESRC will be hosting a seminar on 15th November at the Cardiff International Arena to launch the third call for proposals for the Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI) The STI provides over ?18m of government funding over five years for collaborative projects to improve the sustainability of UK business
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In order to achieve substantial improvements in the efficiency of material resource use the STI seeks to promote novel technologies, innovative use of existing technologies and better uptake of sustainable design, production and consumption.
The key themes of the programme are: improved resource efficient processes and products; reduced hazardous material content or output of products and processes; new products and processes which enhance social inclusion; new product/service concepts for sustainability; and associated sustainability research.
The STI will operate through a LINK programme providing up to 50% funding for collaborative research projects between businesses and universities, or through DTI grants for collaborative projects to stimulate the development and take-up of sustainable technologies by business.
There is also EPSRC funding for industrial/academic networks and ESRC funding for fellowships and research grants.
The projects should address all three aspects of sustainable development: the economic, the environmental and the social.
At the seminar on the 15th November there will be presentations from schemes which have already received STI funding.
There will also be a chance for delegates to display ideas for new projects and to network with potential partners, and members of the STI programme management committee will be on hand to give advice on how to submit proposals.
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