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  • Over £60 million for synthetic biology

    Synthetic biology, one of the most promising areas of modern science, is to receive boost of over £60 million

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £5 million laser technology project in Hull beamed into action

    Vince Cable announces more than £1 million funding for the laser technology company Rofin-Sinar, creating nearly 60 new highly skilled jobs

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Information economy strategy will boost growth opportunities for digital industries

    A new strategy that will generate fresh growth opportunities for some of the UK’s most innovative technology businesses is published today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8 science ministers meet in London

    The first conference of science ministers from the G8 in five years has met to discuss international issues that require global cooperation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £19m available for energy entrepreneurs

    Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and products in energy efficiency, storage and low carbon generation can today apply for a share of £19million of Government funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1.3million boost for three clean energy entrepreneurs

    Three British companies have today been given a boost of £1.34million to test cutting edge designs in bioenergy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £290 million for new leading edge research facilities

    New university and business partnerships are receiving over £290 million of public and private investment to drive innovation and growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £14.7 million boost for innovative 3D printing projects

    UK businesses are set to benefit from a £14.7 million investment to develop 3D printing projects, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New chief executive for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

    Dr Jackie Hunter CBE appointed as chief executive and deputy chair of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government supports next generation of power semiconductors

    Government injects £2 million to develop next generation of power semiconductors in Stockport

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Record £440 million funding for innovative companies

    The Technology Strategy Board has a record £440 million budget this year to support innovative businesses and drive growth across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £21million for carbon cutting technologies

    £21million has been awarded to entrepreneurs to help bring a range of new and innovative low carbon products to market,

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £30 million investment in health research centre to tackle major diseases

    A new cutting edge research centre at the University of Oxford receives £30 million of government and private investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: New chickpeas set to increase food security

    A draft genome sequence of chickpeas, developed by scientists from the Generation Challenge Programme, is predicted to have huge benefits for the developing world.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reappointment of chief executive for the Medical Research Council

    Professor Sir John Savill reappointed as chief executive and deputy chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • BIS statement on the Science and Technology Committee Report Bridging the Valley of Death: Improving the Commercialisation of Research

    Statement on the Science and Technology Committee Report Bridging the Valley of Death: Improving the Commercialisation of Research

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Science Minister gives business boost at innovate

    A multi-million pound package of support for innovative businesses has been launched by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government invests £5.3 million in leading-edge bioscience

    Cutting-edge synthetic biology companies received a boost today with a £5.3 million government cash injection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK invests £88 million in world’s largest ever optical telescope

    Government confirms long-term investment in the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) to be built in Chile.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £6.3 million boost for offshore wind innovation

    Latest winners of Offshore Wind Component Technologies Development and Demonstration scheme announced. Further £4 million fourth call opens to applications.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government