Catalyst business accelerator programme

open-opportunity

“Catalyst is the University of Southampton Science Park’s business accelerator, co-delivered by Health Innovation Wessex, designed specifically for early-stage innovation-led science and technology companies in the South Central region.”

Cheryl Scott
Industry and Innovation Lead

Catalyst is a highly regarded, prestigious business support programme. It has benefited nearly 100 companies who have, between them, created around 260 jobs and raised investment of more than £66 million. Held in person on two days per week for five months, Catalyst offers a fully-funded programme of mentoring and workshop learning with high-level, one-to-one sessions with world-class business mentors, commercially focussed weekly peer group workshops and a prestigious Southampton Science Park business home throughout the programme.

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The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)

open-opportunity

“The objective of the fund is to increase UK health resilience by strengthening the UK’s manufacturing capacity and capability. LSIMF define health resilience as the UK’s ability to withstand and recover from health emergencies such as pandemics, long-term healthcare challenges and supply chain disruption.”

Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health emergencies and capitalise on the UK’s world-leading research and development capabilities. The fund will enhance and accelerate affordable access to mature, new and emerging Life Sciences products for both pandemic and non-pandemic scenarios.

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NIHR I4i Product Development Awards

open-opportunity

“This funding call provides an excellent opportunity for innovators to continue their development by helping to de-risk the next step. If you’re interested in applying for any of the funding streams or would like to discuss opportunities further, then please get in touch with the team.”

Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor

i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) support collaborative research and development of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for use in the NHS or social care system.

 

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Free carbon survey

open-opportunity

“Find ways to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in your business with a free visit from one of West of England Growth hub’s advisors.”

Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor

A Carbon Survey normally consists of around 12 hours of support per business, provided free of charge by a Technical Advisor. During the survey, they’ll get to know your business, find out how you operate and take a look at the construction, services and lighting systems in your building.

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Green Business Grants

open-opportunity

“Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on energy bills. Applications are now open.”

Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes

West of England West of England Growth Hub Green Business Grants are designed to help SMEs purchase and install new products and equipment that reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, cut your utility costs and improve your energy efficiency.

Applications must help the business to achieve a measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to your current baseline emissions.

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The Shuri Network Digital Fellowships

open-opportunity

“The Fellowship will help empower women from ethnic minority backgrounds to overcome career-related challenges, gain insight into different digital roles, support career progression, build positive relationships and self-confidence. ”

Cheryl Scott
Industry and Innovation Lead

The Shuri Network and NHS England are working collaboratively to support women from ethnic minority backgrounds to succeed and thrive in digital health and improve patient care.

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