Join Essex Growth Agency for an overview of the new Innovate Essex Fund, a grant programme designed to support innovation, productivity and business growth across Essex through three dedicated funding strands: Explore, Develop and Scale. The fund has been developed in partnership with the University of Essex and aims to help businesses test new ideas, develop innovative products and services, and accelerate commercial growth.

During this webinar, we will explain:

• The purpose and objectives of the Innovate Essex Fund.
• The Explore, Develop and Scale funding opportunities available to Essex businesses.
• Eligibility criteria and what types of projects can be supported.
• The application and assessment process.
• Expected economic outcomes and what assessors will be looking for.
• Where is contact for clarifications or questions

We will also be joined by representatives from the University of Essex, who will provide an overview of the Scale Strand and explain how businesses can access academic expertise, specialist facilities, research capability and collaborative innovation support to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products, services and technologies. The session will include information on the University's innovation funding process and how businesses can engage with the University's innovation team.

Who Should Attend?

• Start-ups and SMEs based in Essex
• Innovation-led businesses
• Entrepreneurs and founders
• Social enterprises
• Businesses looking to develop new products, services or technologies
• Organisations interested in collaborating with the University of Essex on innovation project

Agenda

10:00 - Welcome and Introduction
Essex Growth Agency

10:05 - Innovate Essex Fund Overview
Funding strands, eligibility and application process

10:30 - University of Essex: Scale Strand Explained
Partnership opportunities, academic expertise and innovation support

10:45 - Questions and Answers

10:55 - Close

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