Policy

More than 2,000 UK technology companies have bid for grants to fund proof of concept projects, in a competition organised by the Technology Strategy Board.

The Alps Bio Cluster, bringing together eight partners from five countries, has now launched two networks specialising in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Computers have the potential to save energy - by consuming less themselves and optimising use elsewhere, but there are obstacles in the way.

The world’s computers may be throwing out heat when active, consuming electricity on stand-by, and polluting the environment when dumped, but now the industry is on a mission.

The UK has set out a plan to lure high-performers into research careers and to attract top researchers into the country.

A new science strategy to help improve the security and sustainability of the UK food system was launched this week.

There’s one thing everyone is agreed on: it’s hard to get early-stage funding from venture companies. What is less clear is how to fix the problem.