Technology Frontiers

Creating innovations in technology for social good

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Advanced technology has huge power to shape the future.

But, choices about what to develop, for whom, and to what ends, are often driven by purely commercial interests rather than social good.

Why we focus on tech frontiers

Future tech starts now

The future isn’t yet written and we can shape it. Technology and innovation’s path is not preordained – emerging technology, data can not only transform industries, but be directed towards the big challenges of the future.

Responsible research, development and innovation can ensure that the fruits of technological progress are shared by everyone.

By involving the right people and setting the right goals we can accelerate the progress of technology. Technology for tangible and positive impact on people’s lives.

Talk to us about the technology challenges you want to see solved and discuss how together we can develop bold prizes that incentivise innovators to address the most urgent national and international problems.

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Thought leadership in Technology Frontiers

Why focus on technology frontiers?

Thought Leadership

What are the most promising areas of technological opportunity for innovation funders?

Thought Leadership

Examples of scope

Wheelchair and mobility scooter users chatting

Mobility Unlimited Challenge

Supporting radical improvements in the mobility and independence of people with lower-limb paralysis through smarter assistive technology.

More about the Mobility Unlimited Challenge

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Open Up Challenge

Giving new and existing players in banking exclusive access to the Open Up Data Sandbox through which they could develop their prototypes.

More about the Open Up Challenge

Flying High

A collaborative engagement with cities, technologists and researchers, regulators, government, public services and citizens to shape the future of urban drone use in the UK to meet local needs.

More about Flying High

Our Challenge Prizes

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From our partners

I’m happy to be a part of the work, and it was truly an honour to have joined with my esteemed colleagues, with support from the Toyota Mobility Foundation, to deliver this challenge which will have a big impact on many.

Dr. Lloyd Walker, Professional Rehabilitation Engineer