TSB project funding

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has announced that 12 research projects are set to receive in excess of £15m toward the development of more energy efficient lighting, lasers and displays.

TSB is contributing £7m in funding with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council adding nearly £1m to five of the projects.

The projects will see businesses working collaboratively with other businesses and academic institutions to develop and deploy technologies in areas such as more efficient Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, white light fibre lasers and holographic optics. Other projects will see the integration of new and existing component technologies into working systems.

Iain Gray, chief executive at TSB, said: ‘We are committed to stimulating the development and deployment of technologies which, as well as benefiting society, also represent major business opportunities for the UK.

'Advanced light and laser sources are an area where the UK has an excellent reputation for world-class research activity, a healthy industrial base and the capability to exploit the results globally.’