Innovate UK, working with local civic leadership, has a new round of Competition funding for seven of the Innovate UK Launchpads as part of their portfolio of support for these place-based clusters. This further round of funding will support businesses leading impactful innovation projects within the targeted clusters
This online event will start with a plenary overview of the Launchpad programme, alongside information on how to apply to the competitions as framed by theInnovate UK Competitions Support team.
Breakout rooms will then follow for each of the seven Launchpads and their respective competitions where delegates will be briefed on the key areas of interest for each cluster. Each breakout room will offer the opportunity for attendees to table clarification questions for a panelled response from Innovate UK and the local civic and cluster Partners.
Full details of the Launchpad Competition including eligibility, key dates, how to apply and support in applying are detailed on the innovation funding website.
Get full details and register at: https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/b90be975-e188-4b57-9a59-1acd6a424a4a/summary
Who should attend
Businesses interested in applying to an Innovate UK Launchpad competition, seeking clarity on scope and participation rules
Founders, CEOs, Directors, Programme Leads, Project Leads, and decision-makers from UK-registered organisations aligned with the key themes of the clusters
University Programme Leads partnering or seeking partnerships with UK-registered businesses
Businesses operating in sectors identified by the Launchpads, looking to relocate or deploy projects within the targeted regions
Those seeking a better understanding of the Innovate UK Launchpad programme's goals and how to leverage national and local business innovation support
Benefits of attending
Get briefed on the Innovate UK Launchpad programme
Gain an understanding on how Innovate UK is working in partnership with local civic leaders
Insights into the current competition frameworks, including the criteria for an eligible application.Competition portfolios include:
Business led Collaborative R&D (CR&D)
Minimal Finance Assistance (MFA) for single SME business applications
Investor Partnerships for single SME business applications
The opportunity to seek clarification on the eligibility of your project’s theme or approach
Gain key insights on the business support opportunities