14 March 2008
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Science, spaghetti and schoolchildren…
13/03/2008
At an event held this week to celebrate National Science and Engineering week, children from Greenwood Junior School in Sneinton, Nottingham, took part in a range of interactive activities to help them discover how exciting the practical application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) can be.
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New £190m European funding scheme launched in East Midlands
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) has this week (Wednesday 12 March 2008) officially launched the region’s new European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Competitiveness Programme for the period 2007 - 2013 at an event held in Melton Mowbray at Pera’s Innovation Centre.
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‘Call for Activity’ launched – East Midlands 2007-13 ERDF Competitiveness Programme
The East Midlands 2007-13 ERDF Competitiveness Programme has officially launched the first ‘Call for Activity’ under the Programme’s Innovation and Sustainable Business Practice priority at its Programme launch event on 12 March 2008.
Programme Priority Axis 1 (PA1) seeks to create a high value-added economy by supporting innovation and sustainable business practice and will build on the region’s key strengths. This ‘Call for Activity’ invites expressions of interest from applicants that can demonstrate they can contribute significantly towards the achievement of PA1 objectives, outputs and results through eligible activities.
The associated Prospectus and Expression of Interest form are available to download at www.eastmidlandserdf.org.uk.
The deadline for Expression of Interest forms to be submitted to the Programme Secretariat under this ‘Call’ is noon on Friday, 18 April 2008.
New online marketing conference dates available!
The eBusiness programme, funded by emda, is holding a number of one-day conferences about doing business online. The conferences will explain how to effectively market your business online by bringing you all the latest in the rapidly changing world of internet marketing and is an excellent networking opportunity. These FREE events will take place on the following dates
Tuesday 18 March Riverside Centre, Derby book now!
Thursday 20 March Hellidon Lakes Hotel, Daventry book now!
Innovation underway with the iFestival
The region-wide innovation Festival (iFestival) runs from 7 March to 18 April 2008. Building on the success of 2007, the iFestival will encompass an inspiring programme of events, designed to help foster a culture of innovation in the region, with activity targeted at young people, businesses, communities and organisations supporting or involved within an innovation environment.
Innovation is regarded as a key driver for creating a dynamic, knowledge focused East Midlands’ economy. Improved productivity in an increasingly competitive global market means that businesses and organisations in the East Midlands must put innovation at the heart of their core activities, if they are to flourish and stay ahead of the game.
Some of the up and coming planned events include:
• iFestival Roadshow - The Shires Centre, Leicester – 15 March
• Inspiring Others is an Effective way to Grow the Business – Nottingham – 18 March
• RAPID Masterclass – Loughborough Innovation Centre – 19 March
For further information, including the latest programme of events and innovation updates visit www.eminnovation.org.uk
The iFestival is being coordinated by emda and East Midlands Innovation – The Regional Science and Industry Council.
Springboard March 2008
The next Connect Midlands Springboard event will be held at The Henry Ford College in Loughborough on 18 March. The event is a half day showcase with lunch where the most exciting investment-ready technology enterprises will present to investors, high net-worth individuals and professionals who are experienced at brokering corporate finance deals.
Fifteen pre-screened developing technology companies will pitch for first stage investment of up to £500k. Each company is allowed eight minutes to present their product offering, business model, and to demonstrate how they can return a profit for investors in the audience.
Following each round of presentations, investors and companies will have ample time to network at exhibition stands and over lunch.
This event is sponsored by Secantor, the network of high powered finance directors.
For more information visit www.connectshowcase.org or call 02476 323320.
125 East Midlands Science and Technology Awards (EMSTA)
emda has provided £600,000 to fund “East Midlands Science and Technology Awards” (EMSTA). These awards are aimed at potential students accepted on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) full-time undergraduate degree courses in the East Midlands.
Two hundred scholarships of £3,000 (£1,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study) have been made available for students with approximately 125 scholarships available in 2008.
For further information click HERE
Business Support Partnership event
emda is holding a Business Support Partnership event on Wednesday 19 March at Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln. The event seeks to build upon the activity so far around the business support agenda.
It will be held from 11am until 1pm with a buffet lunch to follow. All sessions are information based and aim to provide you with:
• An update on the first year of the regional Business Link and their support offer
• Information on the regional intensive support offer for business
• An opportunity to input into the development of the Business Support Strategy
• An opportunity to network and meet local Business Link advisers
Register online by clicking HERE
This page will allow you to choose the location you wish to attend.
Do you want to know more about the support available to help your construction business grow?
UK Trade and Investment and the East Midlands Centre for Constructing the Built Environment (EMCBE), supported by emda, have brought together a range of leading experts who will deliver an invaluable overview of the support and expertise to help you explore the overseas markets that have outstanding potential for growth.
International opportunities for Design in the Built Environment will be held on 20 March at Pride Park Stadium, Derby.
This FREE seminar intended specifically for UK businesses experienced in delivering solutions linked to Design in the Built Environment and offers delegates exclusive access to specially commissioned overseas market intelligence reports worth £3,000 that highlight opportunities in five key markets.
To book your FREE place on the seminar please visit:
www.eventsforce.net/built-environment or contact us on 0845 052 4001 or download the flyer for more information.
Opportunity to pitch to London investors
A special A2F (Access to Finance) event is taking place at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London on Wednesday 26th March for companies from the East Midlands that are seeking investment.
This event is the second of a number that have been organised to promote high growth East Midlands companies looking for equity investment from London based investors and there are only a few places remaining.
This event provides a fantastic opportunity for networking between with investors. If you are a business and would like to know more about the opportunities available for presenting, or if you are an investor and would like an invitation to attend, please contact Kirsten Campbell of E-Synergy:
Telephone: 0207 7583 3503
Email: k.campbell@e-synergy.com.
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion, supported by emda, rewards people who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting the growth of business enterprise and/ or entrepreneurial skills and attitudes in others.
Anyone who has encouraged individuals to develop entrepreneurial approaches and achievements with a view to starting or building a business can be nominated.
Nominations could be made between 21st April and 31st October each year. The 2008 Awards will be announced on 21st April 2008.
For further information, or to nominate somebody visit www.queensawards.org.uk/individual
Trade with Benelux
East Midlands International Trade Association (emita), sponsored by emda, is holding their next seminar, Begin with Benelux on Wednesday 26th March at emda’s offices at 8:30am.
Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg are all founder members of EU, with long standing trading links with UK. The Netherlands and Belgium are the fifth and sixth largest export markets respectively for the UK. Although Luxembourg is a small market, its citizens nevertheless enjoy the highest standard of living in the world.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Heads of Trade and Investment from the British Embassies in The Hague and Brussels to give the inside track on doing business with the Benelux countries.
Register online (http://www.emita.org.uk/emita-event-booking-form.php.html) or email info@emita.org.uk.
London 2012 Tender Opportunities
Nine tender opportunities are currently being advertised through CompeteFor to supply the 2012 Games. Two of these are for London 2012 directly and seven through the supply chain. Opportunities include the appointment of event production companies for London 2012 and cleaning and security services for one of tier one contractors for the Games.
emda urges any businesses wishing to get supply the 2012 Games to register for CompeteFor through the London 2012 Business Centre at www.london2012.com/business.
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