Essex Innovation Network
What is the Essex Innovation Network?
Innovation – the successful commercialisation of new ideas – is vital if we are to see our economy grow stronger and witness the emergence of a new generation of businesses able to compete in the international marketplace. The Essex Innovation Network, therefore, is working to create the best possible environment within Essex, Thurrock and Southend, that allows both new and existing businesses to exploit to the full potential of their new ideas and creativity.
The Essex Innovation Network offers a range of support under two programmes, 'New Ideas', for entrepreneurs and startup's, & 'Developing Innovative Businesses' for early stage and existing businesses. To access more information on these programmes please click here; or alternatively contact Simon Maidment on 01245 702417 or simon.maidment@exdra.co.uk
Latest news about the work of the Essex Innovation Network and related activity around the region is contained below.
A Smarter Way to Develop New Products for Global Markets
Date: 15 May 2008
In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, how do you build a successful and sustainable business?
Register to attend one of these free seminars and gain an insight into the commercial opportunities that exist for businesses based in the East of England region to participate in European Union (EU) funded research & development programmes.
Benefits of participation can include access to future supply chains and the development of long term commercial relationships with high value European businesses, creation of new and technically advanced products giving enhanced sales potential.
These half day sessions could open the door to a whole new revenue stream for your company; can you afford not to find out more?
KEY CONTENT:
• Funding opportunities available from the EU and the East of England Development Agency (EEDA)
• Access to Finance support available in the East of England
• Information on how to build continental commercial relationships
• Case studies from companies who have accessed national and international funding streams
EVENTS:
Tuesday 3rd June 2008, 4pm-6pm
Bio/Life/Medical/Health Sectors - In Association with ERBI
Chesterford Research Park, Little Chesterford, Cambridgeshire
Wednesday 25th June 2008, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Manufacturing Sector - In Association with the Institute for Manufacturing, CSENG & MAS-East
East of England Showground, Peterborough
Wednesday 30th July 2008, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Food/Agriculture Sectors
John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park
Thursday 4th September 2008, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Energy/Enviro/Renewables/Recycling Sectors - In Association with Renewables East
Orbis Energy Project, Lowestoft
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The events are being run alongside the EU Framework Programme 7 call deadlines and the schedule will include both sector-specific events and generic events throughout the year. Intermediaries associated with the specific sectors are welcome to attend but we do require that all intermediaries bring clients along to the events.
Concept Surgery Sessions are available after the presentations where companies can discuss their business and funding opportunities on a confidential basis with an experienced technology consultant.
BOOKING DETAILS:
Attendance is free but by registration only. To register your interest and to receive an agenda for any of the FP7 events mentioned please contact:
Chris Woodward
eedafp7events@pera.com
01664 501484
All event details are available on the EEDA website:
www.eeda.org.uk/24_events.asp
and the Business Link events website:
www.bookevents.org
