Programmes
It has developed the Innovation Platforms - programmes which harness the activities Government Departments use to address societal challenges to stimulate innovative solutions within UK businesses.
It coordinates nano technology centres, and technology and innovation centres. It runs the Small Business Research Initiative.
The 2010 coalition budget announced that Innovation activity would transfer from Regional Development Agencies to the TSB, including the Grant for Research & Development and Innovation Vouchers.
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