The Technology Strategy Board has announced the opening of its September 09 competition for funding. The competitions in this phase will cover: • Beacons – a £1M feasibility studies competition in the Technology Inspired area. The competition will invest in a number of feasibility studies for projects lasting up to three months attracting a grant of up to £25k (constituting up to 75% of total project costs). Projects may be collaborative or single-company. Priority areas are: Advanced Materials, Biosciences, Electronics, Photonics and Electrical Systems, High Value Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology and nanotechnology. This competition will only be open to businesses with 50 employees or fewer. • Digital Britain – a £2M feasibility studies competition in the Challenge Led area. The competition will invest in a number of feasibility studies for projects lasting up to three months attracting a grant of up to £25k (constituting up to 75% of total project costs). Projects may be collaborative or single-company. Priority areas are: Enabling Technologies for the Internet, Applications and Services for Digital Britain, Access to Public Service Information and Cost-effective deployment and operation of digital infrastructure. This competition will be open to businesses with 250 employees or fewer. For more information visit the “Technology Strategy Board website” or contact the competition helpline on 01355 272 155 or by e-mail at competitions@tsb.gov.uk