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Knowledge

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The Grand Challenge Missions: Our Industrial Strategy in 2019
A review of the grand challenges that make up the Governments Industrial Strategy
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Government Support for Research & Development - Guide
The UK Government, and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, have a strategy to stimulate business research and develo...
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Market Information and Statistics
This factsheet provides an overview of some of the main sources of market information and statistical data available and how to access them.
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Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
This guide provides brief descriptions of UK and European IP rights.
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Using Copyright to Protect Your Work
This introductory guide explains the principle of copyright and how you can use it to protect original work
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Costing and Pricing a Product or Service
It is important to understand the impact of pricing on profitability and be able to choose the best pricing strategy for a business.

Resources

Innovate2Succeed

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Designed for SMEs with a sustainable business model looking to grow, the i2s intensive coaching programme helps to overcome barriers to growth.

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The Design Council - The UK government’s adviser on design

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Design Council is a charity and is recognised as a leading authority on the use of strategic design. They use design as a strategic tool to tackle major societal challenges, drive economic growth and innovation, and improve the quality of the built environment. They address all aspects of design including product, service, user experience and design in the built environment.

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Intellectual Property Office

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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

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Documents

News
SME Leaders Programme Launches Second Round for 20...
Grants, coupled with additional support, can be accessed through this scheme to improve the leadersh...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/09/19
European SME Innovation Associate Action Pilot
The grant funds 100% of the salary of an “innovation associate” for a period of one year for an SME ...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/09/19
MHA Monahans opens Manufacturing Survey
Recent report shows downward trend
Tim Burghes Published: 16/09/19
Manufacturing made smarter: round 1
Up to £30 million is available for projects to transform the productivity and agility of UK manufact...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/08/19
Automation Prototypes: Invitation to Apply
Grants available up to £40k for prototypes that use creative technologies
Tim Burghes Published: 6/08/19
IUK’s £10 Million Innovation Loans for SMEs: July ...
Providing finance to businesses that is affordable, patient and flexible for projects that have a cl...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/19

Events

Community Events Global Startup Exchange and Collaboration Programme 2019
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Growth Hub Sponsored Courses Intellectual Property Planning and the Associated Tax Reliefs - A Growth Hub Event
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Community Events Nuclear South West Showcase and Conference
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Growth Hub Sponsored Courses Intellectual Property Planning and the Associated Tax Reliefs - A Growth Hub Event
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