Innovation
Building on the collective experience gained from the North West, National and European networks, our team of innovation advisers provide an essential service for any business that wants to positively position themselves on the European market.
They can assist clients of any size (inventors, SMEs, large corporations, academia and research establishments) by advising the way forward when they have derived an innovative idea or process and wish to exploit it.
Assistance will include a free initial consultation together with help and advice on a range of areas where appropriate, such as finding finance for R&D, and how to protect ideas. We also offer clients the opportunity to access the network & partner organisations across Europe to promote their innovation.
Some of the assistance offered throughout the network includes assistance in new technology acquisition via “technology requests” to match business needs, and the identification of potential new international collaborators for home-grown innovation through “technology offers.
Available services include:
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Innovation advice
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Free initial consultation
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Support with product and process development
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Help protecting ideas with intellectual property and patenting
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A platform to build international links
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Access to research results throughout Europe
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Support in applying for EU research/ technology development funding.
Latest news
- Creative Credits - Deadline: 8th October
In these cash-strapped times, it's understandable that businesses are often reluctant to explore new ideas. But, innovating is the best way to get an edge over competitors. That's why NESTA are launching Creative Credits - a world-first programme that helps businesses to develop their ideas by teaming up with creative firms.
NESTA are inviting Manchester-based small businesses from all sectors to apply for 'Creative Credits' worth £4,000... more
Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) are important contributors to the successful implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) of the European Commission. SMEs collaborate with universities, research institutes and large enterprises as part of their innovation strategy.
The European Research Council (ERC) has a unique position in European research funding to support the best science and scholarship. It is operating at the highest level of ambition to generate the maximum benefit to European research from the activities it pursues. The ERC will not be hostage to the conventional wisdom; instead, it will take the best practice wherever it can be found.
Two types of ERC grant are available at present.
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The ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants (ERC Starting Grants)
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The ERC Advanced Investigator Grants (ERC Advanced Grants)
The European Commission and the European Patent Office (EPO) have been presenting the highly regarded European Inventor Award since 2006 to honour the finest minds behind commercially successful inventions. The public proposal phase for the 2010 Award is now open, and it closes on 12 September 2009… more
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For further information, please contact the Enterprise Europe Team on 0161 875 2324.
For information on the full range of services offered by Enterprise Europe Network, please call 0845 00 66 888.