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 sets out its stall for innovative businesses
Date: 28 September 2006
Entrepreneurs and growing innovative businesses in Essex now have access to a full range of support thanks to the Essex Innovation Network.
Essex has a long and proud association with innovative businesses and this unique new programme of support will seek to grow the Marconis of the future. Five elements make up the comprehensive package now available in the county and being delivered by the Essex Innovation Network in partnership with the Greater Essex Prosperity Forum:
1. The New Ideas Programme
2. The Developing Innovative Businesses Programme
3. Provision of modern incubator premises
4. Support for accessing research and development funding
5. Support for companies wishing to do business in China
At a launch event at Anglia Ruskin University on 26th September, inspirational speakers Rohit Talwar (the CEO of Fast Futures Ventures Ltd) and Dr Kevin Byron (Education & Training in Creativity) stressed the importance of companies needing to consider ways of reaching new markets through innovation and creativity.
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They were joined by Dr Trevor Cross from e2v technologies, one of the region’s leading high technology businesses, who gave an intriguing insight into how his company is developing practical innovative solutions for its clients.
Further information about the Essex Innovation Network is available by clicking here.
