Design and execution of research and development

Tender description

The Provision of Acceleration Services for Internet of Things Early Stage Companies The objective is to advance UK competitiveness and help ensure that IoT technology opens up the most possibilities for the economy and citizens. The aim is 2fold: to secure a base of IoT accelerators in the UK, and to accelerate the growth of IoT early stage companies in the UK. Under this procurement requirement, 4 acceleration schemes were selected. The Provision of Acceleration Services for Internet of Things Early Stage Companies The objective is to advance UK competitiveness and help ensure that IoT technology opens up the most possibilities for the economy and citizens. The aim is twofold: to secure a base of IoT accelerators in the UK, and to accelerate the growth of IoT early stage companies in the UK. Under this procurement requirement, up to four acceleration schemes will be selected and paid up a minimum of 492 500 GBP (inclusive of VAT) each during the 2017/18 financial year for delivering services to 10 early stage companies each. The four successful bidders will be selected as being the highest scoring submissions. There is no division into lots and one bidder may not win any more than 1 of the available opportunities.