N° 2 April 2009Welcome to the second edition of your Network News, where we bring to you the latest insights from our clients as well as news on events, technology partnering, R&D financing and EU initiatives. |
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Nano-Porous Solutions receive a visit from the Minister for Trade The recently appointed Minister for Trade & Investment, Lord Davies of Abersoch, was in the Region recently speaking at the opening of a new Gateshead firm, nano-porous solutions ltd where he urged firms in the North East to take up Government help on offer to explore overseas markets...more... |
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Opening of the UK's National Printable Electronics Centre (PETEC) Peter Mandelson, the Secretary of State for Business was also in Region at the international launch of the UK’s national Printable Electronics Technology Centre based in Sedgefield... more... |
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We need your views on the Effectiveness of Innovation Support in Europe? This public consultation consists of two online questionnaires which aim to get an insight on how best to improve the effectiveness of public innovation support mechanisms in the EU. To give your views before the deadline of 4th May 2009 click here |
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Update on DiagnosingDVT, a European funded programme The team behind Diagnosing DVT, (funded through FP6) are closer to commercialisation of the hand held diagnostic system which will give will help imporove the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots, and ultimately improve patient care and save lives...more... |
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Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) account for ninety nine percent of all businesses and two thirds of all employment in the European Union. The European Commission values SMEs and recognises them as playing a central role in the Economy of the European Union. A series of measures anchoring the ‘Think Small First’ principle have been launched across Europe to help small and medium sized enterprises to grow, develop new ideas and network with fellow entrepreneurs as part of the 1st European SME week... more... |
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Financing innovation in today's economic climate In today’s harsh economic climate, for companies to survive they must reduce operating costs and still boost creativity and innovation. Managers today have to be able to handle uncertainty – to do more with less. Advances in technologies enable companies and economies to grow, by development of new competitive supply chains, products and services. However, innovation requires upfront investment and carries with it risk. With the economy in recession, finding money for research and new product development inevitably becomes difficult. Yet not to innovate may not be a choice... more... |
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Large companies receive a boost The Regional Development Agency, One North East, has recently announced their Large Company Research and Development Grants scheme aimed at collaborative projects where the lead partner is a large company. If you are a large enterprise based within North East England and have a project that might qualify then contact Will Adams 0191 2296200. |
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Managing exchange rate risk in FP7 For many SMEs, participating in Framework Programmes can be a headache, although a financially rewarding one. Once you have secured your funding there is the added problem of managing currency fluctuations ...more... |
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How to Emulate Successful Innovators For Executives & Managers this seminar provides an understanding of the latest business development techniques for companies with exceptional growth potential |
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We are running another date of the popular winning tenders seminar on the 8th May 2009 at the Fisherman’s Lodge, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. This seminar is for small and medium sized enterprises looking to identify, bid and win public sector contracts. |
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R&D project ideas and technology Clinic Over the forthcoming months the Enterprise Europe Network for North East England will be running a series of R&D proposal clinics to enable regional organisations to come along and discuss their R&D ideas. If you are looking to access funding from Regional, National, and European sources; looking for new technologies or partners for collaboration then make an appointment for a one-to-one meeting with one of our team. more. |
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Want to know more? To learn more about any of the above articles or to speak to one of our representatives please call 0191 4909358 or email enquiries@een-northeast.co.uk |
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| The Enterprise Europe Network is a merger of the former Innovation Relay Centres (IRC) and the European Information Centres (EIC) | ||
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