Objectives of the ACT Programme
Two-thirds of the programme's resources will be dedicated to new Research & Development (R&D) projects, and one-third to Knowledge Transfer activities.
Both groups of activities will make strong contributions to the 'economic stimulation' and 'growth sector champion' roles of the programmes aims and objectives, which support many of the governments policies, across the UK, to support the growing needs of an ageing population.
The Programme has four main Objectives:
ACT Objective 1: To create and develop new care and ATT support products and delivery systems along with new applications of existing products.
ACT Objective 2: To work with the manufacturing and delivery companies to raise the effectiveness and user acceptability of existing ATT products.
ACT Objective 3: To provide companies with the market intelligence to support entry into new markets
ACT Objective 4: To stimulate increased research awareness, capacity and activity in South Yorkshire businesses