Do you want to develop new or improved products and services, or new processes and capabilities?
Do you need funding to support innovation in your business?
Do you need design support for your new product ideas?
There are many ways to obtain support for your future innovations. Join us and find out what your options are.
Workshop Agenda
7:30-8:00 Registration, networking & Breakfast
8:00-8:10 Introduction and context
8:10-8:30 Guest Speaker – Innovation Design – Bluefrog Design
8:30-9:20 Funding Opportunities/Sources/Support – TBAT/LLEP Business Gateway
9:20-9:40 SING and PACE ERDF support and grant funding - iNet at Loughborough University
9:40-10.00 Q&A, Networking and close
This workshop is ideal for technology driven companies, of any size and sector, who generate their own technology.
Our first speaker from Bluefrog Design, Leicester, will talk about how they have helped clients with funding options to support and develop their ideas.
The iNet at Loughborough University will talk about support and grant funding for innovation and competitiveness, and engaging in collaborative R&D projects with universities.
The workshop will also cover R&D Tax Credits - Businesses (20 employees plus) from any sector could be eligible to apply including sub-contract machining and fabricators, software, construction, logistics and distribution, creative industries, low carbon, manufacturing (textiles, food & drink, etc) and engineering based (automotive, aerospace etc).
Places are limited and priority will be given to companies from the above sectors. Maximum 2 delegates per company.