JISC has issued a funding call to universities for projects that will demonstrate
good practice in access to information resources for external parties,
particularly small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, but
also other individuals and organisations. The call is part of the JISC Business
and Community Engagement (BCE) programme designed to encourage
partnerships between universities and the wider community to share
knowledge and expertise for mutual benefit.
The call is linked to the report Business Information Resources: Landscape &
Feasibility by Nigel Spencer which pointed out the fragmented nature of
information provision to business and the need for an integrated service.
As this is a JISC call it has gone out to universities but the projects
themselves should be partnerships between universities, public libraries and
business support agencies. Funding of £450,000 for up to 5 projects is
available under the access to resources theme. The deadline for application is
the 19th April 2010.
Details of the call can be found at
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/funding_calls/2010/02/grant110bce
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