The IntHeTech sector will be undertaking work in the next few months to establish a detailed strategy for the sector as a whole. This will be used as a basis on which to assess all future projects. While this strategy is being developed, we wish to identify specific projects which address the first three of the Critical Success Issues above. Indications of the levels of company support from potential business partners should be included where possible. Letters of support will be required for full proposals invited from the outlines.
Ideas can come from companies, other organisations or university research groups.
Formal partnerships are not necessary at this stage as it may be desirable to create teams by combining several outlines. This will enable applicants to receive advice as to how their proposed project fits with the anticipated portfolio of research. For the purposes of this call, this will include UK universities or similar institutions, the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils, Research Council Institutes, Government Research Establishments, and certain non-profit making organisations by agreement. Feedback will be provided to all applicants at this stage, and by the 3 December 1999. Those applicants who are invited to submit full proposals will receive guidance.