Manchester Solutions

Support for the Research & Development (R&D) Sector

74% of R&D-active manufacturers export, compared with 47% of all manufacturers

Getting  new  technologies,  products  and  services  to  market  for  an SME  company  is  extremely  challenging  and  we  recognise  that  companies  involved  in  R&D  require  specialist  help  to  assist  them in  capitalising  on  their  ‘know-how'.

We  have  specific experience in the field of supporting our R&D  businesses throughout the Northwest. To date,  over 50 Northwest  companies  have  received  significant  assistance  in  Commercialising  new technologies  and  taking  these  to  overseas  markets.  These  companies  have  also  recognised  the  need  and  benefits  for  further  R&D  investment  in  the  future. 

The  key  has  been  getting  the  right  expertise  into  the  businesses  to  mentor  and  advise  in  enabling  the  conversion  of  brilliant  ideas  into  real  commercial  products  and  services.  We  now  have  an  excellent  network  of  mentors  from  industry,  universities and  professional  sector  to  work  with  us  in  making  a  real  difference  to  R&D  companies  in the  region.

How can we assist your business?

Through an NWDA ERDF project, UKTI in the Northwest are offering Northwest based Research & Development Businesses the support of a dedicated International Trade Adviser at a number of Science and Innovation Parks throughout the Northwest Region. The development programme   will assist businesses to further their export activity and will offer match funded grants to assist in the implementation of the resulting action plans for Internationalisation.

Whether your business is new to International Trade, Export savvy, or a seasoned exporter our International Trade Advisers are committed to offering specialised, professional support on a one-to-one basis. Our Trade advisers are equipped to assist businesses with training opportunities, market information and visits as well as in-depth export strategy advice to enable your business to maximise its potential in International Markets.

For more information or to speak to your local International Trade Adviser please complete the Contact Us form, telephone 0845 603 7053 or alternatively email info@uktinorthwest.co.uk

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