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21 June 2010
Technology Strategy Board - £10 million to be invested in developing innovative technologies and services for independent living
Through its Assisted Living Innovation Platform, which supports UK businesses and the health and care sector to develop new technologies and service to support the elderly and those with long-term conditions, the Board is to invite competitive proposals for research projects in the two areas of Economic & Business Modelling and Social & Behavioural Studies.
The Economic and Business Modelling theme of the competition aims to provide improved evidence to underpin industry and social enterprise, to encourage investment in (and implementation of) assisted living services and technology. The Social and Behavioural Studies theme aims to better understand the interactions between Assisted Living Technologies and services and individuals, families and communities.
New technologies can play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of older people and those with long-term conditions. However, while assisted living technologies are becoming increasingly available, affordable, functional and usable their adoption - by clinicians, health and social care professionals, informal carers and end users is far from extensive or sustained.
The competition opens on 21st June 2010 and compulsory expressions of interest must be submitted by 29th July 2010. There will be a briefing and networking event on 10th June 2010, and other events planned, which organisations interested in the competition are recommended to attend. The competition closes on 14th October 2010.
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