Local businesses are being invited to attend the upcoming Worcestershire Innovation Wednesday event on 20 January 2016.
Building on the success of previous sessions, the Support for Innovation and Access to Funding workshop will provide information from experts as well as the opportunity to have questions answered.
Representatives from the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), who have helped thousands of businesses secure funding to drive innovation, will be discussing upcoming funding opportunities and QinetiQ will provide details on the breadth of funding bodies available and discuss what makes a good bid.
The session will run from 5pm – 8:30pm on 20 January at Open Space Meeting Rooms in Malvern and businesses are being urged to secure their place.
‘Worcestershire Innovation Wednesdays’, which are held bi-monthly to showcase innovation across Worcestershire, present new developments and opportunities and also provide an opportunity for like-minded business people to network. The sessions provide a space for businesses and experts to come together to share ideas and thoughts about innovation and creativity with guest speakers providing specialist insight.
Worcestershire Innovation Wednesdays were initiated by QinetiQ, the experts in defence, aerospace and security, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Worcestershire County Council.
Keith Mowbray, Strategic Business Development Director of QinetiQ Ltd, said: “Worcestershire Innovation Wednesday is designed to help local businesses to boost their innovation. It is clear that businesses from across the County are finding success through these informative events, as seen with the high attendance at previous meetings.
“I would strongly encourage Worcestershire businesses to continue to involve themselves in these innovation showcases and to register at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment via the link below.”
Gary Woodman, Executive Director of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “It is fantastic to see how successful the Worcestershire Innovation Wednesday events are proving to be as these events are vital in increasing the productivity of businesses across Worcestershire. The free-to-attend events are benefitting businesses of all sizes, by providing them with the insight and knowledge of relevant business opportunities with like-minded individuals.”
Places are limited, however tickets are free of charge and businesses are encouraged to register at the earliest opportunity via Eventbrite.
Any questions about Worcestershire Innovation Wednesday can be sent to enquiries@wlep.co.uk and businesses can join the conversation on Twitter using #WorcsInnovationWeds.