Essex Innovation Programmes
What are the Essex Innovation Programmes?
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 Programmes, 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.
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Supporting enterprise in local schools
Date: 08 June 2006
Developing the entrepreneurs of tomorrow is a key objective of the Essex Innovation Network. Working with Young Enterprise, East of England the Essex Innovation Network is supporting this year’s Social Enterprise Summer School. During 2 weeks of the Summer, seven schools in the Colchester area will be taking part in a programme with up to 60 year 10 students at the University of Essex. The aim is to inspire these students to become the businessmen and women of the future.
Click here for further information (www.young-enterprise.org.uk)
