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.
The Essex Innovation Programmes 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 Programmes and related activity around the region is contained below.
Essex - the perfect place to grow your ideas
Date: 06 September 2006
Building on a long and proud history of innovation in the county, the Essex Innovation Network (EIN) is a partnership of agencies, business groups and universities whose collective aim is to make Essex one of the best places to develop new ideas.
Essex has a long association with innovative business, being chosen by Marconi as the location for the world’s first radio factory and now home to innovative companies that include well known names such as e2v technologies, Raytheon and GlaxoSmithKline, but also a significant number of smaller yet equally leading edge companies such as Hunter Scientific Ltd and High Barn Ltd.
The Network is working to create the best possible environment within Essex, Southend and Thurrock that allows budding entrepreneurs, and new and existing businesses to exploit the full potential of their ideas and creativity.
Autumn 2006 is a significant milestone. Having secured funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and with support from Essex County Council and a range of other partners, practical support is now being delivered to enable the Network’s vision to become reality.
So what is being done to make all of this happen?
Click on the links below to find out more.
East Anglian Daily Times feature 22.8.06 (without images)
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East Anglian Daily Times feature 22.8.06 (with images)
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