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Welcome to the October Edition of SPARK
Welcome to the latest edition of SPARK in Warwick Science Park's 35th anniversary year. In this edition, we celebrate successes from a selection of our tenants and business support clients. Other items include an update from our Business Ready programme, Minerva Business Angels, information on Innovate UK grants as well as a roundup of relevant events and workshops in the region. Our guest column in this edition is from Lawrence Business Finance on "Cash Flow Loans for SMEs".
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.
Second phase of major business support programme launched
The £1 million second phase of a major business support programme for small and medium sized companies in Coventry and Warwickshire has been launched.
Business Ready, which is run by University of Warwick Science Park and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Warwickshire County Council as part of the CW Business: Start, Grow & Scale Programme, helps tech-based SME firms across the area with ambitions to grow and scale.
Support for Warwickshire firm at the heart of zero emissions tech
An engineering business focusing on creating power solutions for zero emission vehicles is gearing up for a major period of growth after securing a key role in a major project.
Nottingham’s universities join forces with Minerva Business Angels
Minerva Business Angels, is joining forces with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham in a partnership aimed at improving access to finance for innovative local companies.
Cash-flow Loans - No Assets? No Problem?
50 years ago, most businesses could not borrow without hard asset security, usually in the form of land and buildings or hard assets such as vehicles with established second-hand values.
New Innovate UK grant funding competitions
Innovate UK have recently launched a number of new funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from food production systems to 5G infrastructure and applications.
Business Ready - Raising Finance For Business Workshop
This comprehensive workshop, led by specialists in their field, will explain the various types of business funds available, including debt, equity, crowdfunding and grants.
📆 Tuesday
19th November
🕘 9:00am - 12:30pm
📍 Warwick Innovation Centre, Warwick, CV34 6UW
Business Ready - Grant Writing: Apply For Grants Workshop
Are you a business looking for the opportunity to develop and grow? Grant funding may offer a solution to current financial constraints.
📆 Tuesday 19th November
🕘 1:30pm - 3:30pm
📍 Warwick Innovation Centre, Warwick, CV34 6UW
German company chooses Coventry for UK base
A German owned company, which helps to reduce the number of electronic items that are scrapped each year, has opened a UK office in the Midlands.
Rapidly-growing specialists expanding its services and workforce
A rapidly-growing automotive, aerospace and electrical specialist is expanding its services and workforce in Coventry as well as setting up an academy to train future generations.
One to One Business Support Nuneaton and Bedworth
📆 7th Nov: Fully-funded, one to one sessions for SME business owners in Coventry & Warwickshire.
Startup Essentials: Sales & Marketing - Sell Without Selling
📆 21st Nov: This workshop is designed to show tech start-ups how to identify potential customers.
Email Marketing that Works - Chamber of Commerce
📆 27th Nov: Email Marketing is still one of the most cost effective and powerful forms of digital marketing.
MTC Digitalising Manufacturing Conference 2019
📆 4th-5th Nov: A 2-day conference that will address international collaboration opportunities, national policy and more.
Access to Finance & Business Support in Coventry & Warwickshire
📆 14th Nov: Coventry City Council will be showcasing the first-year success of their new programmes.
Chamber of Commerce: Annual Business & Economic Conference
📆 15th Nov: An unmissable event for business leaders and those involved in corporate affairs or public policy.
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The Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, CV4 7EZ