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West Yorkshire Innovation Service New 2024: innovation grants We have launched two new innovation grant schemes for 2024. Ignite and Amplify will help accelerate collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists. Ignite The Ignite scheme is open to West Yorkshire SMEs in any sector who are looking for innovation support from us for the first time. It can help you to bring in third-party innovative expertise to take your idea from concept to prototype and beyond. Ignite vouchers are worth up to £5,000, and will provide 50% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to four months, and no longer than 6 months. Amplify The Amplify scheme supports collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists on projects in key areas like healthtech and net zero. If you have a proven concept that you’re looking to commercialise, it can help to accelerate your development process. Amplify grants are worth up to £10,000, and will provide 40% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to 9 months, and no longer than 12 months. https://lnkd.in/eXkayvZf #Kirklees #Business If your business is based in Kirklees and you would like to discuss the Innovation grants in more details please DM me or email rachael.thurlbeck@kirklees.gov.uk

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #WorkProgramme #2025 Promoting #DisruptiveTechnologies and high-impact innovations is a central focus for advancing the EU's competitiveness in the global market. With a significant budget exceeding €1.4 billion, initiatives are directed at supporting #startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and advanced #ResearchProjects. Key programs include mechanisms to support early-stage research, validate technologies, and scale up innovative businesses. Additionally, new calls such as those targeting strategic technologies like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and semiconductors underline the commitment to fostering innovation in areas critical for future growth and sustainability. 10 Key Takeaways 1. 2025 Budget: Over €1.4 billion allocated to high-risk, high-impact research and innovation initiatives. 2. EIC Pathfinder: Supports advanced research from proof of concept to lab validation, with a €142 million budget. 3. EIC Transition: Aims to bring technologies from the lab to the market, offering up to €2.5 million per project. 4. EIC Accelerator: Provides grants and investments to help startups and SMEs bring innovations to market. 5. STEP Scale-Up Call: Exclusive support for strategic technologies such as AI, biotechnology, and clean technologies, with investments up to €30 million. 6. Business Acceleration Services (BAS): Offers mentoring, access to investors, corporate networks, and scalability support. 7. EIC Prizes: Recognizes women innovators and European capitals of innovation, promoting diversity. 8. Focus on Gender and Diversity: Encourages women leadership and gender balance in projects. 9. Intellectual Property Strategies: Promotes effective protection and exploitation of research outcomes. 10. Collaboration with EIT: Strengthens synergies with innovation communities to amplify impact. #EuropeanInnovation #EIC2025 #AdvancedResearch #DisruptiveTechnology #EuropeanStartups #CriticalTechnologies #GreenTransformation #DiversityInInnovation #IntellectualProperty #BusinessAcceleration

West Yorkshire Innovation Service We have launched two new innovation grant schemes for 2024. Ignite and Amplify will help accelerate collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists. Ignite The Ignite scheme is open to West Yorkshire SMEs in any sector who are looking for innovation support from us for the first time. It can help you to bring in third-party innovative expertise to take your idea from concept to prototype and beyond. Ignite vouchers are worth up to £5,000, and will provide 50% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to four months, and no longer than 6 months. Amplify The Amplify scheme supports collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists on projects in key areas like healthtech and net zero. If you have a proven concept that you’re looking to commercialise, it can help to accelerate your development process. Amplify grants are worth up to £10,000, and will provide 40% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to 9 months, and no longer than 12 months. https://lnkd.in/eFUJZR95 #Kirklees #Business If your business is based in Kirklees and you would like to discuss the Innovation grants in more details please DM me or email rachael.thurlbeck@kirklees.gov.uk West Yorkshire Business and Skills

Cooperation between the Central Asian nations is crucial for future development in innovation, Executive Director of IT PARK Uzbekistan Abdulahad Kuchkarov said during the "INMerge" Innovation Summit, organized by PASHA Holding for the fourth time, in Baku today Kuchkarov noted that today's global competition extends beyond the region. "A few years ago, countries competed against each other, but now I believe that the states of Central Asia and the Caucasus are competing with South Asia, Africa, and Europe for foreign investment. Here we see Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan presenting startups from both ecosystems on the same platform. If we talk about Uzbekistan alone, it has 37 million people, and Kazakhstan has 20 million. But if we consider our region, Central Asia and the Caucasus, it totals over 100 million people. The main advantage of the region for attracting investment is its young talent. In all the countries of the region, whether it's Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, or Azerbaijan, there are many talented young individuals," Kuchkarov noted. He added that creating educational infrastructure and programs for young professionals is key, as is developing infrastructure for companies and students, enabling them to pursue their development and work on new projects. This summit, organized by PASHA Holding, aims to contribute to the development of the innovation ecosystem in the country, bringing together startups and investors to provide opportunities for collaboration, as well as creating a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences among all participants in the innovation ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/dZMZZmVE

West Yorkshire Innovation Service New 2024: innovation grants We have launched two new innovation grant schemes for 2024. Ignite and Amplify will help accelerate collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists. Ignite The Ignite scheme is open to West Yorkshire SMEs in any sector who are looking for innovation support from us for the first time. It can help you to bring in third-party innovative expertise to take your idea from concept to prototype and beyond. Ignite vouchers are worth up to £5,000, and will provide 50% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to four months, and no longer than 6 months. Amplify The Amplify scheme supports collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists on projects in key areas like healthtech and net zero. If you have a proven concept that you’re looking to commercialise, it can help to accelerate your development process. Amplify grants are worth up to £10,000, and will provide 40% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to 9 months, and no longer than 12 months. https://lnkd.in/eFUJZR95 #Kirklees #Business If your business is based in Kirklees and you would like to discuss the Innovation grants in more details please DM me or email rachael.thurlbeck@kirklees.gov.uk

This is an amazing news for every youth in Sierra Leone. Tech and Innovation Summit, organized by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation. Taking place from June 11th to 13th, 2024, at the Freetown International Conference Center - Bintumani, this event is set to be a game-changer for Sierra Leone's innovation ecosystem. Bringing together a diverse range of participants, including innovators, startups, thought leaders, policymakers, private sector stakeholders, development partners, industry experts, and investors, the Summit aims to achieve several crucial objectives: 1. Cultivating a conducive ecosystem that supports and nurtures innovation. 2. Empowering youth by providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents and skills. 3. Fostering entrepreneurship in the field of innovation. 4. Accelerating the process of digital transformation in Sierra Leone. 5. Facilitating societal growth and economic development through innovation. Over the course of three days, attendees will have the chance to engage in a wide array of activities and events. These include high-level plenary discussions, tech expos, innovation showcases, pitch competitions, policy roundtables, private sector sessions, government workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. To find out more about the Sierra Leone Innovates: Tech and Innovation Summit, please visit our official website at www.sl-innovates.gov.sl. Here, you will find all the necessary details, including registration information and the schedule of events. In addition to the main Summit, there will be exciting events happening on the sidelines. These include the Agriculture Innovation Challenge and the Innovators & Incubators Showcase. I believe that these events will further enrich the experience of attendees and provide additional avenues for discovery and collaboration. For more information and to submit your application, please visit the respective links: Agriculture Innovation Challenge: 👉https://bit.ly/3UVuztB Innovators & Incubators Showcase: 👉https://bit.ly/3QHC84q This is a great opportunity for Sierra Leone

West Yorkshire Innovation Service New 2024: innovation grants We have launched two new innovation grant schemes for 2024. Ignite and Amplify will help accelerate collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists. Ignite The Ignite scheme is open to West Yorkshire SMEs in any sector who are looking for innovation support from us for the first time. It can help you to bring in third-party innovative expertise to take your idea from concept to prototype and beyond. Ignite vouchers are worth up to £5,000, and will provide 50% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to four months, and no longer than 6 months. Amplify The Amplify scheme supports collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists on projects in key areas like healthtech and net zero. If you have a proven concept that you’re looking to commercialise, it can help to accelerate your development process. Amplify grants are worth up to £10,000, and will provide 40% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to 9 months, and no longer than 12 months. https://lnkd.in/eXkayvZf #Kirklees #Business if your business is based in Kirklees and you would like to discuss the Innovation grants in more details please DM or email me rachael.thurlbeck@kirklees.gov.uk

West Yorkshire Innovation Service New 2024: innovation grants We have launched two new innovation grant schemes for 2024. Ignite and Amplify will help accelerate collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists. Ignite The Ignite scheme is open to West Yorkshire SMEs in any sector who are looking for innovation support from us for the first time. It can help you to bring in third-party innovative expertise to take your idea from concept to prototype and beyond. Ignite vouchers are worth up to £5,000, and will provide 50% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to four months, and no longer than 6 months. Amplify The Amplify scheme supports collaborations between SMEs and innovation specialists on projects in key areas like healthtech and net zero. If you have a proven concept that you’re looking to commercialise, it can help to accelerate your development process. Amplify grants are worth up to £10,000, and will provide 40% of the funding for innovation projects. These projects typically last for up to 9 months, and no longer than 12 months. https://lnkd.in/eFUJZR95 #Kirklees #Business West Yorkshire Business and Skills Business Kirklees If your business is based in Kirklees and you would like to discuss the Innovation grants in more details please DM me or email rachael.thurlbeck@kirklees.gov.uk

💥 Amsterdam's leading knowledge institutions have officially inked a collaboration agreement to create a dynamic ecosystem where ideas thrive, and innovations flourish. The focus will be on driving progress in sustainability, digitalisation & AI, and, most importantly, healthcare. 🌏 Why is this collaboration so crucial? By establishing new funding avenues and strengthening public-private partnerships, the aim is to fuel the growth of life science and health innovation by pooling resources, sharing knowledge, and launching "Venture building" programs. 🔗 Read all about the groundbreaking collaboration in the realm of LSH innovation: https://lnkd.in/dbAH525k  👈 University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), Amsterdam UMC, Hogeschool van Amsterdam | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and ROM InWest. #LifeScienceHealth #Innovation #Collaboration #Amsterdam #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship