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Welcome to the Summer Edition of SPARK
Recent headlines confirm two certainties: progress is inevitable and the pace of change is relentless. Both provide challenges and opportunities most effectively met by innovation-led businesses like those based in the UWSP community.
So it is appropriate that UWSP prepares to enter its 5th decade with new leadership developing a new vision for a connected catalyst for creativity, collaboration, and community that changes the world through innovation.
This edition of SPARK features the appointment of Warwick Science Park’s new director, Mark Tock, the call for applications for the Creative Futures incubator in 1 Mill Street, and the launch of Warwickshire County Council’s £140 million Warwickshire Recovery Investment Fund (WRIF). We also cover a breadth of local news, support schemes and an overview of workshops and events.
We hope you find the newsletter useful and informative. We 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.
New appointment to drive innovation agenda at Warwick Science Park
Mark Tock has been appointed Chief Operations Officer at the University of Warwick Science Park as part of a strategy to drive innovation across the West Midlands.
Tock, a life scientist with a PhD in Biology and a Masters in Business Administration, has joined the University of Warwick Science Park from Nexus Leeds, the Innovation Hub of the University of Leeds. He previously sat on the board of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA).
Two new advisers join Business Ready
Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire that have plans for growth can benefit from the expertise of two new advisers who have joined a programme that supports firms in the region.
The sound of success for digital stethoscope company
A new digital stethoscope which could revolutionise veterinary care is about to go to market after a business support programme helped it come to life.
The NatWest Accelerator Programme is now OPEN for applications for the September cohort
This comprehensive Accelerator Programme offers fully funded 1:1 coaching, insights and connections, and community support from other businesses who are also on their growth journeys. It is specifically designed to develop entrepreneurs and empower them to grow their business, regardless of geographic location or sector.
How Has Rising Cost of Living Impacted Business in the UK?
Since early 2021, the cost of living has been rising in the UK and continues to do so, with the Bank of England predicting that inflation will reach 11% later this year.
Software firms enter into formal partnership after meeting as tiny start-ups at Warwick Innovation Centre
An intelligent software developer and a software safety firm that met in the same building as small start-ups have now entered into a formal partnership to drive the success of both businesses forward.
WRIF support makes new children’s care facility possible
As part of its ‘COVID-19 Recovery Plan,’ Warwickshire County Council has created a £140m fund - the Warwickshire Recovery Investment Fund (WRIF) - to support businesses in their recovery and growth.
£2 million awarded to University of Warwick to support critical early-stage translation of research
Ideas emerging from UK research organisations will benefit from £118 million funding to jumpstart knowledge exchange, translation and commercialisation. The University of Warwick has been awarded £2,271,976.08 to help brilliant ideas become realities that make a real difference.
UK closer to net-zero steel thanks to new WMG and Tata Steel partnership
More sustainable, low-carbon steel and electric vehicle batteries are the target of a new two-year technology development programme between WMG at the University of Warwick and Tata Steel, as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
In-Person: Coventry & Warwickshire Sustainability Insights
📆 20th Jul: Organised by the Green Business Programme team will bring together various speakers who will discuss Coventry's green projects & more.
In-Person: Creating Your Marketing Strategy
📆 22nd Sept: This workshop will show you how to harness your marketing investment and activities to power-up your growth strategy.
Webinar: Customer Research – Getting Insight & Testimonials
📆 28th Sept: The truth about your business is what people say about it when you are not in the room. But how do you find that out?
Webinar: Business Ready - SEO Fundamentals
📆 12th Oct: A pragmatic introduction to search engine optimisation, including where to start and the basics behind technical, onsite, offsite and content SEO.
In-Person: New Product Development Without Risk Or Tears
📆 4th Oct: This workshop takes you through what needs to happen before you start product development, to reduce failure.
Webinar: Business Planning for 2023 & beyond
📆 9th Nov: It is not 2019, it never will be again, and business will not be going “back to normal”. How do you adapt to the coming challenges of 2023 and beyond?
