AS part of an initiative to support research into innovative, low carbon energy technologies, a scheme hosted by the University of Cumbria is providing seed funding for small business with original ideas.

The university’s Renewable Energy Test and Education Centre (RETEC) is based on the west coast of Cumbria and local small businesses are being encouraged to apply for research vouchers, worth £5,000, for use on energy projects. Small business owners should contact John Berry on john.berry@cumbria.ac.uk or call 01900 605665.