LEPs and High Tech

 LEPs, Growth Policy and High Tech sector info

1) information on all LEPs with links to their websites can be found here http://www.lepnetwork.org.uk/leps.html

2) Look up the Wilson Review.  Also this document section 4: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/32399/12-903-following-up-wilson-business-university-collaboration-next-steps.pdf

3) Look at catapult centres https://catapult.innovateuk.org/ and here is a press release about them http://www.innovateuk.org/content/catapult/catapult-centres-key-to-business-innovation-says-c.ashx

4) Innovation Vouchers key features: a) TSB programme launched in September 2012 b) offers vouchers of up to £5000  c)Eligibility limited to SMEs d) can use to pay for knowledge transfer/tech transfer from external expert provider - envisage universities have a key role e) aim to offer 100 vouchers every 3 months f) targeting on sectors where innovation capability low - initially built environment and agri food g) will extend to other sectors - water, waste and energy in second round h) can be used to support skills development

5) KTP are a good option for some businesses http://www.ktponline.org.uk/

6) LEP which may provide you with case study material are: a) Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough http://www.yourlocalenterprisepartnership.co.uk/autumn-statement/ b) Oxfordshire https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/iaingray/blogs/-/blogs/oxfordshire-50-high-tech-and-innovation-businesses-with-oxfordshire-lep?ns_33_redirect=/web/iaingray/blogs c) West of England http://www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/business/sector-groups/ (high tech and creative sector groups)