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85th tech start-up enrolled onto Innovation Birmingham’s Entrepreneurs for the Future programme
Birmingham Science City 25 Oct 13
The 85th innovative tech start-up has enrolled at the Entrepreneurs for the Future centre, based at Birmingham Science Park’s Innovation Birmingham Campus.
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Innovation Birmingham Campus partners with London tech start-up accelerator Innovation Warehouse
Birmingham Science City 24 Oct 13
A partnership agreement has been signed between Innovation Birmingham and London-based Innovation Warehouse; a tech start-up accelerator and co-working base.
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Coventry University and the Unipart Group develop a new Engineering and Manufacturing Institute
Birmingham Science City 21 Oct 13
Coventry University and the Unipart Group have joined forces to develop a new Engineering and Manufacturing Institute on Unipart’s manufacturing site in Coventry.
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Coventry University joins forces with Unipart to create new Engineering and Manufacturing Institute
Birmingham Science City 19 Oct 13
Coventry University and the Unipart Group have joined forces to develop a new Engineering and Manufacturing Institute on Unipart’s manufacturing site in Coventry.
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Encouraging a British invention revolution: Witty review of universities and growth published
Birmingham Science City 15 Oct 13
A new British Invention Revolution turning ideas into job creating businesses is needed to help rebalance the UK economy and boost manufacturing, a new report published today said.
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme- Applications OPen
Birmingham Science City 11 Oct 13
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme provides high quality, structured and practically focused support to small business leaders who are seeking to grow their businesses.
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Innovation Birmingham receives green light for £786,000 project
Birmingham Science City 16 Sep 13
A £786,000 Innovation Engine project – part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund ( ERDF ) – has been given the green light.
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Apprenticeship Drive from GBSLEP
Birmingham Science City 11 Sep 13
An apprenticeships campaign, to garner interest amongst employers across Greater Birmingham, has been launched by Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership ( GBSLEP ).
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Heat Genius launches UK’s first intelligently controlled heating programmer
Birmingham Science City 29 Aug 13
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based Heat Genius has launched the UK’s first heating control system that learns the typical occupancy patterns of each room in a home.
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Launch of Viaruly capitalises on surge in spend on video advertising
Birmingham Science City 19 Aug 13
A new service which generates targeted and engaged mass audiences for online video content has been launched, designed to capitalise on the 55 per cent surge in annual spend on online video advertising.
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New EBRI website launched
Birmingham Science City 19 Aug 13
EBRI has launched its new and improved website meaning that it is now even easier for West Midlands businesses who wish to move into the rapidly expanding bioenergy market to access the free advice and support that EBRI provides to Business, Industry…
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Two new appointments provide a boost to Innovation Birmingham’s start-up programmes
Birmingham Science City 6 Aug 13
Innovation Birmingham Campus’ incubation programmes for tech and low carbon start-ups are being boosted by the appointment of Kate Martin as European Projects Assistant and Michelle Rayner as Programme Manager for the Entrepreneurs for the Future …
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ETI seeks partners to demonstrate retrofit building techniques for future mass scale rollout
Birmingham Science City 1 Aug 13
The Energy Technologies Institute ( ETI ) is seeking partners to participate in the retrofit of a selected number of different domestic properties to validate and further develop approaches developed in a previous ETI research project into buildings …
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£300,000 funding secured to enable start-up to roll-out new product in conjunction with 3M
Birmingham Science City 29 Jul 13
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based Learning Labs Ltd has secured £300,000 funding to roll-out its FlashSticks® product, which incorporates 3M’s globally recognised post-it note® technology.
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Four more tech start-ups each receive a £10,000 incubation package at Innovation Birmingham
Birmingham Science City 24 Jul 13
Four new start-ups have each received a £10,000 incubation package, enabling the launch of their tech businesses at Birmingham Science Park Aston’s Innovation Birmingham Campus.
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Bosch arrival a major boost for Science Park and Coventry
Birmingham Science City 11 Jul 13
Engineering and technology giant Bosch has chosen The University of Warwick Science Park in Coventry as the first permanent UK home for its motorsport business.
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UK engineering giants collaborate to support economic growth
Birmingham Science City 10 Jul 13
Leading technology businesses, engineering bodies, and the government are to collaborate on a campaign to support growth in UK engineering businesses and promote engineering careers.
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Report on universities and growth publishes initial findings
Birmingham Science City 10 Jul 13
The initial findings of Sir Andrew Witty’s independent review of universities and growth have been published today.
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British innovators: a call to action
Birmingham Science City 9 Jul 13
Apply now for Cleantech Innovate 2014 – the largest live showcase of green industry and technology ideas in the UK.
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Prime Minister announces 100,000 new engineering apprentices
Birmingham Science City 25 Jun 13
Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced a new scheme which aims to produce an additional 100,000 engineering technicians by 2018.
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Royal Academy of Engineering ‘Skills for the nation’ report unveiled
Birmingham Science City 25 Jun 13
Key findings of the report include: There is the capacity for growth in the number of engineers graduating from newer universities.
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Innovation Birmingham appoints three Entrepreneurs in Residence to drive tech and low carbon start-ups
Birmingham Science City 20 Jun 13
Innovation Birmingham Campus has appointed its first three Entrepreneurs in Residence to invest in and expand the successful Entrepreneurs for the Future programme.
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Investment totals £2.2m at science park scheme
Birmingham Science City 19 Jun 13
The 70th innovative tech start-up has enrolled at the Entrepreneurs for the Future centre, based at Birmingham Science Park’s Innovation Birmingham Campus.
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West Midlands ERDF Business Support Guide Version 3 Launched
Birmingham Science City 18 Jun 13
The West Midlands European Regional Development Fund Programme provides funding to a range of initiatives and projects that support local businesses to grow and create jobs.
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New £20 Million Green Bridge Supply Chain Programme (GBSCP) launched
Birmingham Science City 13 Jun 13
New £20 Million Green Bridge Supply Chain Programme ( GBSCP ) Competition Funding Is Now Available.
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Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative – round 4 opens
Birmingham Science City 4 Jun 13
In December 2011 the Secretary of State announced the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative.
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New £2.3m centre to help West Midlands automotive firms boost lightweight vehicle expertise
Birmingham Science City 4 Jun 13
WMG at the University of Warwick is building a £2.3m centre to enable the West Midlands’ automotive supply chain to exploit the opportunities offered by lightweight vehicle technologies.
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Applications for additional ERDF funds invited
Birmingham Science City 23 May 13
Local Management Committee for the West Midlands ERDF Programme invites successful existing ERDF projects to apply for additional funds to create added impact The West Midlands LMC announced, yesterday, that it is inviting teams who are already …
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CWLEP Driving Growth
Birmingham Science City 22 May 13
A new report by an influential think tank has shown that Coventry and Warwickshire’s business base is among the most innovative in the UK.
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Your chance to vote: Idea Birmingham announces 2013 finalists
Birmingham Science City 22 May 13
Some of the world’s most innovative products and services – and the people who inspired them – are lined up for recognition in the annual Birmingham Made Me Design Awards.
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WM Universities share in £50 million boost to stimulate UK’s economy
Birmingham Science City 17 May 13
Some of England’s leading universities will benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts has announced.
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Ofcom’s local TV multiplex operator to be based at Innovation Birmingham Campus
Birmingham Science City 14 May 13
Comux UK, the community not-for-profit business selected by Ofcom to build and operate the local TV broadcasting platform, will be located at Birmingham Science Park Aston’s Innovation Birmingham Campus.
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WMG academy awarded £10.5m
Birmingham Science City 13 May 13
The Warwick Manufacturing Group’s Academy for Young Engineers has been awarded £10.5m to start work on its new building in Coventry.
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Climate Week 2014 dates announced
Birmingham Science City 13 May 13
Scale of Climate Week 2013 Climate Week in March 2013 involved a massive 3,500 events attended by half a million people across the UK.
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The Big Bang Fair 2014 Call for Activities now open!
Birmingham Science City 10 May 13
Applications to run an activity at The Big Bang Fair 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham from 13th – 16th March 2014 are now being accepted!Please forward this to other organisations you think may be interested in applying to run an activity.
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University of Warwick energy project aims to reduce heating and cooling emissions
Birmingham Science City 8 May 13
The University of Warwick is spearheading a £5.25m project to develop energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies in a bid to reduce UK energy needs.
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Bournville College wins Santander Career Academy of the Year Award
Birmingham Science City 8 May 13
Bournville College were crowned Santander Career Academy of the Year Award at an awards ceremony in London yesterday (7 May).
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Innovation Birmingham restructure will pave way for £35 million science park expansion
Birmingham Science City 1 May 13
The management and delivery company for Birmingham Science Park Aston’s flagship Faraday Wharf building and £35 million Digital Plaza development zone has been restructured and renamed as Innovation Birmingham Limited.
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WMG launches £25,000 scheme to boost skills at West Midlands firms
Birmingham Science City 30 Apr 13
Twenty five Midland SMEs are being given the chance to take on a skilled intern to help develop new products or services through a scheme being launched by the University of Warwick.
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Life Sciences campus to create up to 7,000 jobs
Birmingham Science City 30 Apr 13
Plans to create up to 7,000 new jobs in the life sciences sector have taken a step closer after a deal was agreed for a nine-acre site.
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ABHI and Medilink UK to support medical technology sector in proposed Science Industry Partnership
Birmingham Science City 30 Apr 13
The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) and Medilink UK, the national health technology business support organisation, will together assist the UK medical technology sector within the proposed, employer-led, Science Industry …
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UHB short-listed for technology award
Birmingham Science City 30 Apr 13
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been short-listed for an international award to recognise its innovation in developing apps that improve healthcare for patients.
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The Economist’s Innovation Awards 2013 nominations now open
Birmingham Science City 24 Apr 13
The Economist’s Innovation Awards have handed out awards to some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, thinkers, creators, scientists and innovators.
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UK economy is sitting on ‘missing millions’ as too many small businesses remain static
Birmingham Science City 23 Apr 13
Report produced by leading academic institutions Saïd Business School, Aston Business School, Leeds University Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and UCL Insight from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK …
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme – recruiting growth orientated SMEs
Birmingham Science City 19 Apr 13
Are you a business owner with ambitions to grow? Apply for the fully funded Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme.
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Universities and business to build local growth opportunities
Birmingham Science City 19 Apr 13
A review to boost growth opportunities for universities and businesses has been launched by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts The independent review will be led by Sir Andrew Witty, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline and Chancellor of the …
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Supporting bioenergy in the West Midlands
Birmingham Science City 16 Apr 13
The West Midlands Bioenergy Support Centre (BSC) is one of five regional BSCs created throughout North West Europe as part of the BioenNW Interreg IVB project.
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World Class Design Expo returns to Birmingham this June
Birmingham Science City 16 Apr 13
Birmingham Made Me Design Expo 6-21 June 2013 – Millennium Point Birmingham Made Me is back for 2013, with an expo even bigger and better than last year.
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University brings billion pound boost to Birmingham’s economy
Birmingham Science City 16 Apr 13
The University of Birmingham contributes more than £1 billion to the West Midlands economy annually and supports almost 12,000 jobs, according to research by Oxford Economics.
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The search is on for the UK’s most enterprising places
Birmingham Science City 10 Apr 13
A competition opens to find the community which is most creative successful in creating jobs, supporting start-ups promoting enterprise A competition to find the local community which is the most creative and successful in creating new jobs, …