Welcome to the June Edition of SPARK

Welcome to the latest edition of SPARK. In this edition, we celebrate successes from a selection of our tenants and business support clients. Other items include an update from our Minerva Business Angel Network, Venturefest West Midlands, information on Innovate UK grants as well as an overview of relevant events and workshops in the region. Our guest column in this edition is from Edwards Accountants on "Accounting for Research and Development".

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.

Pioneering support provided to businesses for more than two decades

An award-winning centre has now been a pioneer in the world of business, design and technology for more than two decades.

The Warwick Innovation Centre first opened its doors back in 1997 and since then has helped to nurture cutting-edge businesses who are at the forefront of their industry.

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Former Ignite companies celebrate as they prepare for the next chapter

The success of two businesses supported by the University of Warwick Science Park is being celebrated as they prepare for the next chapter of their business ventures.

Minerva helps tech start-up secure a million-pound investment

Minerva, the University of Warwick Science Park’s Business Angel Network, has played a vital role in helping Lincoln-based tech start-up Tended access the funds and know-how needed to take its intelligent safety solutions to the next level.

Accounting for Development Expenditure & Intellectual Property

Recently we have come across a number of companies that have had their Innovate UK grant applications turned down at the final stage because they are deemed to be an “undertaking in difficulty”.

New Innovate UK Grant Funding Competitions

Innovate UK have recently launched a number of new funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging including smart, local energy systems and global composites markets.

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International business expands UK presence in Coventry

Cognitran, which specialises in Software as a Service solutions for automotive manufacturers, has added an office at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Business Innovation Centre in Binley.

Business Ready - Raising finance for business workshop

This workshop gives a detailed insight into funding options available to businesses looking for finance to help them progress their growth plans.

Hear from funders and practitioners about suitable finance and how to write a good funding application.

📆 Thursday 11th July
🕘 9:00am - 12:30pm
📍 Business Innovation Centre, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2TX

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Grand opening in Southam

The Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP will perform the opening ceremony of the new facilities of Southam based Silson Limited on the 28th June. Silson were supported by Warwick Science Park's business support team, helping them with business transition and growth.