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Welcome to the December Edition of SPARK
Welcome to the last edition of SPARK for 2018. In this edition, we celebrate successes from a selection of our tenants and business support clients. Other items include an update from our GrowthPlus Networking Group, information on current and new Innovate UK funding competitions, an overview of relevant events and workshops and a new edition of our Business Nuggets on being an angel investor.
We hope you find the newsletter useful and informative. We would like to encourage you to submit your own stories for consideration for the next edition of SPARK or give us your feedback. Please use the links at the bottom of this newsletter to do so.
Coventry tech company wins contract with Ford Valencia
An innovative Coventry business pioneering new technology which collates data via a 3D Robot Guidance System has secured a major contract with one of the world’s leading automotive companies.
Oxford Vision & Sensor Technology (OVST), which is based at the Venture Centre at the University of Warwick Science Park, is renowned for its work since millions of vehicles have had their windows inserted by the precise work of its robots and its customers include Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Ford, Maserati, Ferrari and several others.
Digital firms introduced to angel investors in Coventry
Start-up digital companies from across the UK were given an opportunity to pitch for funds at an event with a business angel network in Coventry – and two were successful.
Minerva is a business angel network run by the University of Warwick Science Park and helps match angel investors with potentially high growth companies.
Grant Funding Competitions
Innovate UK have launched a number of new funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from medical technologies to aerospace research.
What is a Business Angel Investor?
Head of Minerva - Alexis Toft shares some of his own experiences running one of the largest Business Angel Networks in the UK; Minerva.
Warwick Uni spin-out launching open source scientific equipment
Two Warwick Science Park based scientists have launched an open source scientific instrument to bring biology to a whole new audience. Their first product is an open source MicrobeMeter, an innovative device that allows users to continuously analyse the cultivation and growth of microbes.
Warwickshire manufacturer invests £750,000 in growth
A highly-skilled cabinet making and joinery business in Warwickshire is investing £750,000 in its growth and is accelerating its expansion thanks to local support.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) - an introduction by Burgis & Bullock
MTD is the government's vision to have one of the most digitally advanced tax systems in the World. In their words “to improve efficiency and to reduce error”.
Upland acquire Rant & Rave
Long-standing Warwick Science Park tenant Rant & Rave were acquired by American software company Upland Software in a £50 million deal extending their cloud–based mobile engagement segment and expanding their European presence.
Aeristech through to semi-finals
Warwick Science Park client Aeristech selected for semi-finals of Best British Tech startup 2019.
Making Tax Digital with Burgis & Bullock
📆 9th Jan: From April 2019, VAT registered businesses will have to change the way they deal with HMRC, learn more about it at this workshop!
Chamber Masterclass: Get Yourself Media-Savvy
📆 14th Jan: Delegates will learn about how to engage with the media and more specifically, for this masterclass, how to negotiate a media interview.
Put your Social Media House in Order
📆 17th Jan: As social media becomes even more important for all businesses, the choice of media is at the forefront of many business owners marketing strategy.
Rebel Meetups - Young Entrepreneur Networking
📆 16th Jan: YENA brings together young and ambitious individuals to give them the opportunity to gain access to a vital centre of support.
FSB Business Bootcamp & Expo 2019
📆22nd Jan: Free to attend bootcamp and expo designed to help Midlands based businesses promote and sell their products.
STEM Expo - Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
📆 8th Feb: The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce are very excited to announce their STEM Expo (in partnership with Millennium Point).
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