University of Essex Leads Project which could Unlock £26m to Boost Regional Business Productivity

The University of Essex is leading a £50,000 project that a could bring further Government investment worth up to £26m to the Eastern region to help local industries increase productivity.  Essex is one of 24 ambitious projects that received early-stage funding from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s ‘Strength in Places’ grant to develop full-stage bids that could lead to significant economic growth in places across the country.