Support For Growth

The government has shown its commitment to building a new economic model What support is available to drive growth?

• Support & Funding for Exporters
• Funding for Growth
• Research as an Investment for the Future
• Collaboration with Universities

Alex Prince, Sheffield Hallam University - Introduction to Services for Business and the Business Gateway             

Philippa Ryan, Technology Strategy Board, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) - Supports UK businesses wanting to improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance by accessing the knowledge and expertise available within UK Universities and Colleges

Antony Davies, Beta Technology - Horizon 2020, the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available. The funding is available over 7 years (2014-2020), aimed at global competitiveness

Philip Kelly, UK Trade & Investment - Support designed to help grow your business in International markets Current Support for Exporters - Future Initiatives

Irwin Mitchell & Barber Harrison & Platt - Funding for Exporters

 

Timings

5.15 Arrival & Networking

5.45 Welcome, Presentations – Q&A

7.30 Close