The Technology Strategy Board and Defra are launching a £1.2million SBRI initiative to fund development work on ultra-efficient lighting (UEL) for the domestic environment. 

The competition is seeking the successful demonstration of compact UEL sources suitable for domestic use, so that business helps Defra reach its policy goals. These projects will provide prototypes which enable the direct replacement of incandescent lamps (non-directional light source – NDLS) or halogen reflector lamps (directional light source – DLS) or lighting fixtures without extensive re-wiring of the home.

The competition opens on 22 February at noon with a close date for applications of noon on 19 April 2010.  Registration and access to the competition documents is via the web link.