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Use our calendar below to find out about seminars and conferences relevant to your industry or search the event listing by sector and subject.
To help you find new business opportunities Enterprise Europe Network promotes international matchmaking events. To view all partnering events please click here
If you require any further information, please contact us on info@enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk
A range of support packages is offered by UK Trade and Investment to assist companies attend trade fairs. To request more information please click here
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April 2010 08/04/2010 - 09/04/2010 La Granja, Segovia, Spain The “Science against Poverty” Conference will raise the issue of the role of scientific research (particularly of social sciences) and innovation in alleviating poverty and social exclusion to the ministerial political agenda. It will bring together 200 international experts from the academia, research organisations and policy makers to come out with high level recommendations. The Conference will focus on what can RTD&I do to fight poverty in the World, and will pay special attention on how European and National RTD an Innovation policies should be designed. 08/04/2010 Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Brand new format! Your opportunity to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding
Organised by the Enterprise Europe Network South West and the South West Science and Industry Council,
this is your chance to:
· Benefit from one-to-one meetings with representatives from various funding schemes
· Transform your innovative business ideas into viable business opportunities
· Gain a unique insight into the public funding available for collaborative research and learn how to access it
· Get expert advice on how to form exciting business partnerships
This event is ideal for anyone interested in accessing regional, national and European Research & Development funding for collaborative research.
Organisations in attendance will be:
Grant for R&D, TSB Collaborative Research, FP7, Eurostars, Enterprise Europe Network, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, R&D Tax Credits, TSB Small Business Research Initiative, South West Design Programme, UK Intellectual Property Office, South West Angel Investors Network, Business Link, South West Universities, South West Manufacturing Advisory Service and the Environmental Knowledge Transfer Network
Accessing funding is not as difficult as you may think and this is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Buffet lunch will be served.
You may also be interested to attend out FP7 Info Days on the ICT and NMP (Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies Materials and new Production Technologies) 2011 calls and an FP7 Masterclass on Forming a Consortium and Proposal Writing.
This event is now full 14/04/2010 Assembly Rooms, Bath, 9am-4pm Following a successful debut in 2008, The Business Show Bath returns to the Assembly Rooms on 14th April. Showcasing up to 70 exhibitors from different business sectors, this year includes special new features such as a Creative Sector Zone, and Science & Technology area. Also exhibiting at the show will be procurement teams from public sector organisations across the region; including a free seminar setting out the latest procurement policies and issues. To pre-register now for FREE entry - email here
19/04/2010 - 23/04/2010 Hannover, Germany This year, the Enterprise Europe Network of the European Commission, the Deutsche Messe as well as many other professional organisations worldwide have joined their efforts in order to organise the »b2fair« Matchmaking Event taking place from 19th until 23th April 2010 in Hannover. As part of the HANNOVER MESSE 2010, »b2fair« offers the perfect b2b platform for international business co-operation. The scope of the »b2fair« Matchmaking Event at the HANNOVER MESSE is to win new and qualified business contacts, to find potential cooperation partners and to exchange business experiences on an international level. Before the starting of the trade fair, you will receive detailed information in order to prepare yourself for the professional business contacts you are going to have during the HANNOVER MESSE 2010. The Matchmaking AREA with its »b2fair« INFORMATION COUNTER will be at your disposal for any further information and assistance during the 5 days of the HANNOVER MESSE 2010. The b2fair team will already be available on the spot on Sunday at 02.00 p.m. in order to welcome and to assist you. Taking part in »b2fair« ensures you a high level of pre-event publicity. Benefits:
20/04/2010 Regent's College Conference Centre, London A 1-day conference aimed primarily at informing businesses of the funding opportunities through European programmes - particularly those in the themes Healthcare and Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology. This is a free event but places are limited. For further information, please click here To register for the event, please click here 20/04/2010 Carisbrooke Hall, Marble Arch, London The UK space industry is worth £6.5bn and employs nearly 70,000 people, with some predicting the sector's value to double during the next decade. Capitalising on opportunities in this field has never been more important... This event is designed to:
Exhibition opportunities: For details or to book a space please email Paul McGettigan or call +44 (0)20 7812 7165. Speakers include: For a full agenda and to register, please follow this link 21/04/2010 Holiday Inn, Plymouth This event is now full To help you understand the Customs and VAT procedures, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) have developed this free one day seminar. This seminar will enable you and your business to:
The morning presentation includes:
The afternoon presentation includes:
Q&A forums will take place after both the morning and afternoon sessions. Please see the attached agenda for further information. 22/04/2010 @Bristol. Bristol Framework Programme 7 – NMP Call 2011 Info Day Enterprise Europe Network South West, in partnership with FP7UK and the Sensors KTN is pleased to invite you to an event to gain an overview of the upcoming fifth NMP (Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies Materials and new Production Technologies) FP7 call. The event will provide attendees with advanced notification of the call contents, how to write a proposal, as well as providing an opportunity to meet regional and national support teams and network with potential partners and experienced FP7 participants. This event will provide you with an overview of the upcoming fifth NMP call and advanced notification of the call contents, as well as an opportunity to meet the regional and national support teams and networking with potential partners and experienced FP7 participants. NMP is a 3.5b Euro programme that is broad-based and relevant to all key industrial and technology sectors in the UK. The goals of the NMP Programme cover 4 areas:
A full day event outlining how to form a consortium and write a proposal will be held on the 25th May at the Bristol Marriot City Centre More details and online registration can be found here. 27/04/2010 Bristol International Airport This event is now full The State of Indiana in partnership with the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF), UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the Bristol International Airport presents a half day seminar: The event will feature guest speakers from the U.S. and will address the current aerospace and defence business climate. Mike Hudson, Retired Vice Chairman Rolls-Royce North America, will be in attendance offering an invaluable insight into the U.S. sector. Industry experts from Rolls- Royce (TBC), BAE Systems and ADS Analysis will examine different options for U.S. access, and will discuss major opportunities and challenges in the market. UKTI specialists will brief the audience on UK government assistance for companies interested in entering the U.S. aerospace and defence sectors. The Indiana delegation lead by Chad Pitman, Vice President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) will give detailed presentations about the capabilities and opportunities in the State of Indiana. The seminar will also provide an opportunity to take a closer look at the State of Indiana, home to a $4.6 billion defence contracting industry, and see how it could be used as a spring board for the U.S. business launch. Further information is available in the attached flyer. To register, please use the booking form on the right of this page. The closing date for registration will be Friday 9th April. 27/04/2010 - 28/04/2010 Brussels, Belgium This is an excellent opportunity for companies participating in ESE 2010 for targeted networking at a partnering event on the Scottish Pavilion. Hosted by Scottish Development International and managed by Enterprise Europe Scotland, the event will give companies the opportunity to meet potential customers, suppliers or partners face-to-face to explore business opportunities. A number of the companies which took part in 2009 have reached deals as a result of contacts from the event. This is the fourth year the event has been hosted on the Scottish Pavilion, attracting companies from the UK, Belgium, France, Chile, Canada, Greece, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Turkey. John Davis, of Xyrex Ltd took part in 2009 and commented: “The event for me was very successful in terms of meeting key clients. If not for the facility it would have been more difficult to find an appropriate venue to meet [as a visitor to the show]. The team were very helpful and supportive.” Partner Brokerage Event – What is it? Who am I likely to meet? How does it work? 27/04/2010 HP Labs, Bristol. Framework Programme 7 – ICT Call 2010 Info Day It is now too late to register online for this event. If you wish to attend please contact GWE Business West Events on 01275 370849 or email events@gwebusinesswest.co.uk
28/04/2010 Vale of Glamorgan Hotel, Near Cardiff
Aerolink Wales is much more than ‘just’ a meet-the-buyer event. Now in it’s seventh year the event brings together delegates and exhibitors from all parts of the Aerospace industry and related sectors for a one day event looking at new business opportunities. These opportunities may lie in purchasing/selling, collaboration, new product development, joint ventures, engineering, innovation or any other area of aerospace business development Reasons to attend:
Visit www.aerolinkwales.co.uk for more information, to see the companies currently attending and to register 28/04/2010 - 29/04/2010 Toulouse, France Come and visit the N°1 ICT Exhibition ! Registration open : www.salon.meleenumerique.com Business & technological meetings will be orgnaised between foreign companies and main French stakeholders ! You want to: - present the ICT opportunities in your country? The Mêlée Numérique, now in its 14th edition: - is the biggest ICT exposition in South West France This year ‘La Mêlée’ extends the international borders with its very own ‘World Cup’ ‘La Nuit des Réseaux’ - Networking Evening The Midi Pyrenees Region and its ICT sector |
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