New government funded scheme to boost businesses in the borough
Businesses and voluntary organisations in Newcastle borough are being invited to boost their innovation thanks to new government funding.
The Advanced and Digital Technologies Innovation Accelerator project will be delivered by Staffordshire University and is open to businesses large and small. The scheme is also inviting applications from voluntary organisations that can improve their services through advanced and digital technologies.
This follows Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s successful bid for funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which is a central pillar of the government’s Levelling Up agenda.
Staffordshire University will be working with 24 businesses and organisations over 24 weeks with the aim of developing new and improved products and services using advanced and digital technologies. This will involve providing tailored advice to enable organisations to adopt advanced or digital technology solutions, including artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems, virtual reality and data analytics.
Our mission is to transform local businesses and organisations and help develop a more productive, competitive economy which stimulates growth and creates new jobs.
Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
For more information on how to apply, interested parties are encouraged to contact Staffordshire University’s Business Engagement team on 0800 169 2148.