UK research and industry join forces to tackle AI, STEM skills, and sustainability challenges
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced £41 million in funding for 23 new Prosperity Partnerships, matched by £56 million from business and academic partners, to tackle complex challenges in UK industry such as AI, clean energy, and biopharma manufacturing. These projects, part of the sixth round of the initiative, aim to enhance sustainability, healthcare, and technology development, with collaborations including AI-assisted exam marking, quantum computing advancements, and innovations in biopharmaceuticals and electric vehicle batteries.
