Award of iCase Studentship for Soft Robotic Cell and Pipe Explorer Research to Lancaster University
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of iCase Studentship for Soft Robotic Cell and Pipe Explorer Research to Lancaster University
Awarded 31 Jul 2022
Awarded31 Jul 2022
Value£53,985.00
SupplierLancaster University
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 2mo ago3y 1mo term
Awarded 31 July 2022Expired 28 Aug 2025
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Dounreay Site Restoration Limited awarded a contract to Lancaster University for an iCase Studentship focused on research into a soft robotic highly active cell and pipe explorer.
The contract value is £53,985.
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