Support for Innovation Workshop
A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation.
A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation are being organised over the next few months for small and medium sized enterprises and their professional advisers.
Areas covered include:
- using the world-class level of R&D tax credit relief to invest more in your R&D
- planning for the reduced (10%) rate of corporation tax on profits attributable to patents
- using R&D grants available
- networking with your peers in R&D
- utilising government procurement opportunities for your R&D
- maximising the value of intellectual property for competitive advantage
- using design to add value and help your business grow
Each session will be led by a representative from the relevant delivery body, and will allow ample time for Q&As. The day is supported by manned stands.
The government hopes that one of the outcomes of the workshops will be to increase take-up of R&D tax credits by companies in sectors in which claims are low such as agri-food and also the energy and water industries. The government would also like to increase awareness that R&D tax credit claims can be made for design work where this involves R&D.
The workshops are organized by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Dates and venues
Details, including a link to the booking site, are below:
Please Note: A light lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies that you would like us to be aware of please forward this information separately to andrew.culley@bis.gsi.gov.uk
Disabled access: if you have any special requirements please forward this information separately to andrew.culley@bis.gsi.gov.uk
MIDLANDS
January 16,
Birmingham Science Park Aston Ltd,
FW 8a, Faraday Wharf,
Holt Street Birmingham, B7 4BB
Places available: 120
View map and Directions Parking: basement car park, charges ₤5/car book at Business Events Finder
NORTH EAST
January 30
Newcastle
Bewick Hall
Newcastle City Library
33 New Bridge St West
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX
Places available: 120
View map: located in central Newcastle close to metro, national rail and bus links.
Parking: there are around 10,000 parking places within five minutes walk. Note: this workshop is presented as part of the Newcastle Business and IP Centre programme of activities. book at Business Events Finder
NORTH WEST
February 13 STFC Daresbury Laboratory
Lecture Theatre
Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus
Warrington
WA4 4AD
Places available: 120
View map Parking: Free, but names of all attendees have to be provided in advance book at Business Events Finder
SOLENT and SOUTH
February 20
The Coach House
Chilworth Manor Hotel,
Chilworth Southampton SO16 7PT.
Places available: 120
View map Parking: ample, free parking. book at Business Events Finder
WALES
March 6
Zen Room
ATRiuM
Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries
University of Glamorgan
Adam Street
Cardiff
Wales
CF24 2FN
Places avaliable: 70
Note: A representitive of the Welsh Government will discuss SMARTCymru RD&I Funding.
The nearest rail station is Cardiff Queen Street however Cardiff Central Station is also within walking distance.
Parking There is a large car park opposite ATRiuM Building on Adam Street more information and driving directions
Booking
A link to the booking site will be made available shortly. This workshop is being organised by BIS and HMRC together with the Welsh Government in partnership with the University of Glamorgan
SCOTLAND
March 20
Eden Court
Bishop’s Road
Inverness IV3 5SA
Further information including a link to the booking site will be made available shortly. This workshop is being organised by BIS and HMRC together with the Scottish Government
Agenda
09.30 Registration and manned stalls open
10:00 Welcome
10.10 Introduction by BIS
10.20 HMRC Presentation - R&D tax credits scheme / Patent box
11.10 Coffee/ networking and chance to visit manned stands
11.40 Technology Strategy Board Presentation - Supports available and how to access them including: Grants and net-working
12:20 Intellectual Property Office Presentation - Supports available to protect and maximise value from intellectual property
13:00 Design Council - Presentation - how design can add value / Designing Demand programme.
13:40 Concluding comments
13:45 Lunch - plus opportunity to network and visit manned stands
14:50 Close
Business in You
The workshops are part of the Business in You campaign – a partnership between private enterprise and government to highlight support for start-ups and growing businesses and encourage entrepreneurial spirit. Further information at the Business in You website
Last updated 3 January 2013 + show all updates
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