Bic Birmingham Case Study Report

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Detailed descriptions of processes and toolsThe Opportunity to Innovate through Partnership

Aston Science Park, was founded in 1982 and has been one of the premier scienceparks in the UK ever since. Now, in 2009, the park has been rebranded, providing aclear statement of its intent to drive its new strategy.

At a time when the knowledge economy is seen a key factor in moving the UK out ofrecession, Birmingham Science Park Aston initiatives are championing and catalysingthe innovation economy of Birmingham and the Region. We are owned byBirmingham City Council, but we also look to work in partnership with the Council to

help shape and drive its innovation agenda within the Big City Plan.

Directly, and through partnership, Birmingham Science Park Aston provides acomplete infrastructure to support innovators and entrepreneurs helping them delivertheir aspirations and drive their high-tech services and products towards the marketplace.

Birmingham Science Park Aston is more than a geographic location. We aredeveloping a flexible, highly connected and collaborative culture; an environmentwhere people with ideas meet people with experience and people with investmentfunds. Connectivity is driven by face-to-face meetings within our facilities, at ourevents and increasingly, as we develop our activities to drive the low carbon agenda

through smart work environments, in virtual space. The virtual offering will create acentral hub, linking to regional nodes and other national and international hubs, togenerate virtual clusters of expertise to aid and promote high-tech, high growthbusinesses; wealth creation leading to new high value jobs.

We do not want to compete, or re-invent the wheel, so Birmingham Science ParkAston is keen to develop new partnerships with individuals and organisations in allaspects of its offering.

A New Look and New Direction for the Science Park

After 27 years of successful operation Aston Science Park has been tasked withdelivering a new vision. The new strategy will see it evolve and redirect its activity tofocus on support for the Regions high-tech start-up and early-stage businesses.

A major re-launch is planned for the autumn of this year, but as an early statement ofthis intent to drive a Birmingham focussed agenda, the Science Park is now officiallychanging its name and introducing its new look logo:
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Overview

Birmingham Science Park Aston hosts a wide variety of events throughout the yearranging from intimate one to one meetings such as the drop in sessions, to largerregional seminars such as the Seminars for Success programme, right through toEuropes leading Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner for the Solid State Lighting

industry euroLED!

All of the events that we host here at Birmingham Science Park Aston are dynamic, toensure that there is something for everyone whether it be an exhibition area to takea glance around or a conference or seminar style offering, allowing delegates theopportunity to hear more from the business people of the region.

Moving forward with and in support of the future vision of Birmingham Science ParkAston, the Events team will be working hard to deliver an even further diversified mixof events for our clients. Whilst still maintaining the high standard of eventmanagement and delivery that our clients have come to expect, we will be

introducing seminars that specifically target technology and innovation, as well as abrand new major event that will offer businesses the platform to innovate in theregion. The major event will be further supported by the brand new Innovation SocialNetwork, to be launched shortly, which will be the first port of call for and encourageinnovators, students, graduates and small businesses in particular to exchange ideas,with the comfort of having the expertise of Birmingham Science Park Aston to supportthem.

Birmingham Science Park Aston will champion and catalyse the innovation economyin Birmingham and the region, and the ever progressing events programme will besure to support this every step of the way.


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The Seminars for Success events series has been established as a successful series of

business networking seminars, hosted by Birmingham Science Park Aston since 2004,and as such has a track record of success in bringing businesses together in aprofessional working environment.

The Seminars for Success series, hosted at the Birmingham Science Park Astonflagship building, Faraday Wharf, are extremely informative providing delegates andsponsors alike a powerful combination of short business based seminars, combinedwith extensive networking opportunities.

The 2010 programme has three strands to the series Technology, Finance andBusiness Development focussing purely on the need to know topics in order toencourage and support business growth. The topic areas will rotate over the year

offering a good variety of speakers, exhibitors and networking opportunities as wellas sound business advice.

Corporate Sponsors:

Sponsorship Opportunities

Being a part of the events through sponsorship offers every business uniqueopportunities and benefits including the opportunity to expand your commercialknowledge and awareness as well as your network of business contacts throughextended networking sessions.

Whether you are looking to share your company information to delegates bypromoting your business within the e-delegate packs, or whether you are looking toexhibit at the events and meet delegates on a one to one basis - we have a range ofpackages tailored to meet your needs, including bronze, silver and gold sponsorshipopportunities.

For further information on these opportunities please contact the Events team

Eve Gaut Events Manager - 0121 250 3515 - [email protected]
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Virtual Offices

This facility is available for those companies who do not have an operational presence

on the Science Park, but who wish to engage with us - an ideal service for youngfledgling companies or businesses that wish to develop and expand their presence inBirmingham whilst maintaining an excellent corporate image.

Business Club Membership

Access to innovation and partnerships opportunities to help your business grow.

Elite Business Address & Mail Handling

Acquire an elite business address and have your mail sorted for you hassle free.

Call HandlingHave your calls professionally answered in your company name by a dedicatedreception team.

Business And Technology Club Membership

Join our membership from only 45 per month and start receiving these great addedextras today!

- Event invitations

- Discounts for start-up offices

-Access to sports facilities

- Innovation support

- Discounted training courses

- Reduced rates for meeting rooms

- Discounted sponsorship opportunities

- Editorial opportunities

- Excellent networking opportunities

- Join now from only 45 a month!

Virtual Office Space

Get a virtual office with Birmingham Science Park Aston to enhance and develop yourbusiness. Choose the best options to suit your needs from one of our great packages!

The Executive

- Registered Office
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- Mail Address

- Mail Collection

- Mail Forwarding

- Access Card for Faraday Wharf

The Director

- The Executive +

- DDI Phone Number

- Voicemail Services

- Call Forwarding

Other Benefits include

- Inclusion in the Science Park Directory

- Name-plate on Reception Board

- Use of meeting facilities on site at discounted rate

- Inclusion on the newsletter mailing list

- Access to the innovation resources of the Science Park and University including a rolling eventsprogramme and the ability to access our network of approachable expertise
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BUSINESS SUPPORT

Introduction

Birmingham Science Park Aston is committed to assist the ongoing development andsuccess of our clients. Through our business management skills and network of global

partner organisations, the Science Park is able to provide access to a wide range ofbusiness development opportunities and support for early stage technologycompanies and existing businesses.

Business Support

Birmingham Science Park Aston has developed a range of value added servicesintended to support companies in their business growth and development.

These services include:

1. Business growth and innovation support

2. Access to university resources and expertise

3. Worldwide connections to foster international collaborations

4. Access to regional, national and European projects

Business Development

We will work in partnership with you to develop your business. You will be able toaccess specialist support to develop your future growth and development.

To facilitate this process the Science Park has in place a business development teamfocused on the delivery of a range of value added support services. BirminghamScience Park Astons dedicated Business Development Team are are in place to assisttechnology businesses develop their ambitions:

Gary Gould - Head of Business Development

Glenn Barrowman - Business Development Manager - International Affairs

Matthew Hidderley - Business Development Manager - Technology & Innovation

Financial EngagementBirmingham Science Park Aston is active in supporting our tenant businesses engagewith the financial community. Finance is a core topic for any business and thereforewe feel it is important to provide further information on topics such as this. Weprovide the opportunity to meet financiers as well as hearing from speakers discussissues such as raising finance, grants and how to approach the banks through to theventure capital community.
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Promoting access to early stage grant and related funding

Sign-posting for support for grant funding

Helping local businesses identify sources of grant funding.

European Union grant bids

Leading consortia and writing bids to secure EU funding.

OffsetsA pilot project with the Defence Manufacturers Association to help UK companiesbenefit by accessing Offset funding whereby industrial compensation to the buyerslocal economy is achieved when placing defence contracts with an overseascompany.

Promoting access to early stage equity fundingBusiness Angel Funding Syndicate

We are working with Business Angels groups to establish a dedicated syndicate ofbusiness angels that will work with selected innovators to invest in and help establishnew early stage high-tech companies wishing to base themselves, primarily, but notexclusively, at Birmingham Science Park Aston.

Venture Capital

We are working to bring a new venture capital group to Birmingham Science ParkAston that wishes to focus on early stage investments and that is willing to work withangel investors to build high growth businesses.

Promoting the value of equity investment

Education programmes promoting the value of venture capital in stimulatingcompany growth.
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INNOVATION

iCentrum Project

A Centre of ICT Activity, Authority and Commerce

The iCentrum project bridges the gap between technology companies and theirpotential customers.

The team at the iCentrum project provides core services to enable technologybusinesses to gain improved speed to market for their products and services. The

technology facilities provided onsite at Birmingham Science Park Aston are designedfor business growth and functionality.

Feel free to contact the iCentrum team on 0121 260 6400 to discuss a solution toyour technology challenge.

Website Hosting

From a basic website to a complete e-commerce solution, you can use the iCentrumteam at competitive rates to quickly establish your business on the web. We utilisethe best of open source and commercial technologies to ensure your web applicationsare built on a solid well-supported infrastructure.

Application hostingBecome productive quickly. You can make use of our connections with Microsoft, SUNand the Open Source (Linux) community and rent applications by the month. Thissaves you time and significant capital investment in software and hardware. Ourhosted e-mail and CRM solutions are popular with businesses wanting to becomeproductive quickly.

Server Hosting

Specifically designed for ICT businesses and Birmingham Science Park Aston tenants.A hosting service where you get direct connection to your server with tehnical adviceonsite. By placing your servers and associated equipment into our Server Room you

save on office space, cooling, power and gain enhanced security and protection.

Internet

For tenants at the Birmingham Science Park Aston only. Tenants are able to takeadvantage of the high speed connection combined with unlimited data transfer toexploit the internet for all opportunities. The meshed fibre netwrok within the sciencepark also prodies a resilient connection.

Telephony
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The Telephony services have recently been extended so that virtual tenants canbenefit from the low call rates. A small start up business can typical budget for callrates at < 2p per minute to landlines.

Photonics Cluster (UK)

Skills and Technical Support - helping to fund R&D

Photonics Cluster (UK), located at Birmingham Science Park Aston in the heart of theBirmingham was formed in 2000 and is located on the Science Park in the heart ofBirmingham.

The organisation has successfully completed projects with over 600 companies andhas leveraged funding to assist the industry. Photonics Cluster (UK) works with clientsin photonic applications ranging from the infra-red through to the visible and theultra-violet in industries as diverse as transport, defence and security, medical andfood sciences, ICT, precision engineering and Research & Development Assistancecommunications.

The focus for the organisation is in providing the clients with routes to technology,routes to skills, routes to funding and finance, and realising the benefits provided bythe significant knowledge bank built up over several years.

Entrepreneurs For The Future Centre

A dedicated facility helping the next generation ofentrepreneurs to get started and achieve their commercialaspirations

The EFFC brings together graduate and postdoctoral technologists and MBA studentsfrom around the City Region and links them with experienced management andbusiness leaders.

The centre identifies specific needs and provides a tailored mentoring package,support services and infrastructure to promote new high-tech ventures with highgrowth potential. The centre also offers support to innovative student companiesformed as part of undergraduate courses. The key objective is to help the nextgeneration of entrepreneurs get started and achieve their commercial aspirations.

This programme is part of BSPAs activities with international organisations engagedin incubation and entrepreneurship development - such as those science parks based
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in Birminghams twin cities Barcelona, Lyon, Milan and Frankfurt to establishopportunities to transfer technology, encourage young entrepreneur mobility betweencountries and increase inward investment opportunities.

This innovative project will encourage collaborations and knowledge transfersbetween universities and businesses, generate new graduate-based companies,

promote investment in new high tech and high growth ventures, create new highvalue jobs and will also enhance the Regions inward investment prospects andincrease the retention of graduates in the region after completion of their studies.

euroLED Conference, Exhibition & Gala Dinner

euroLED Europes Leading Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner in Solid State

Lighting, organised by Birmingham Science Park Aston is currently in its seventh year.Hosted in the West Midlands, euroLED attracts delegates from all corners of the globeto participate in this industry led event.

euroLED offers a unique opportunity for global organisations to penetrate, expandand understand the European and global LED and Solid State Lighting market, andcontinually generates exceptional participation and support from some of the leadingorganisations within the industry.

Exhibitors and delegates participating in euroLED include manufacturers, componentand equipment suppliers, lighting specifiers and design engineers representing thecompanies that are shaping the future of LED technologies.

The euroLED Conference specifically targets the innovation agenda discussing thecutting edge technology of tomorrow, whilst the exhibition offers companies theopportunity to showcase new and existing products to a platform of industry experts.

The euroLED gala dinner, which takes place on the first evening of the show, offersexcellent networking opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors and delegates, and thiscomponent of the show in itself attracts over 250 delegates from the industry.

The euroLED event has grown dramatically in recent years, most recently attracting

1340 international delegates from countries including USA, China, Taiwan, India,Germany and The Netherlands, to name a few. The increased interest in the showdemonstrates that euroLED really is a must in the calendar for anyone serious indiscovering more about the evolving industry.
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Bridge to Growth Soft Landing at BIRMINGHAM BIC

Bridge to Growth is an innovative route for foreign owned companies to establishthemselves in the UK market. It is cooperation between EBS, Advantage WestMidlands and an increasing number of private sector companies providing free andreduced cost services to help minimise risk and maximise progress. Bridge to Growthhas been developed exclusively for foreign owned businesses establishing themselvesand intending to employ personnel in the West Midlands Region, which is based

around Birmingham.

Birmingham BIC is one of two principal property partners providing softlanding accommodation for the inward investment clients. This comprises6 months rent free accommodation. Services and utilities used are charged.

EBS has been working with foreign owned companiesestablishing themselves in the UK since 1991, andtherefore has many years experience of the issues whichare common to this kind of establishment. EBS focusesexclusively on foreign owned companies as clients, and sohas much experience of the wide variety of questionswhich can arise when entering a new market.

The Bridge to Growth package is specifically designed withforeign owned companies in mind, reducing risk andproviding readymade solutions to the usual issues,situations, problems and tasks which are part of anexpansion into a new market.

New to Bridge to Growth for 2009

Six Months membership of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce(the local Chamber to EBS, the University of Warwick Science Park and JMBPartnership) free of charge.

Recruitment - 10% discount on the fee for the first recruitment with MercuriUrval and a half day free consulting in the first 12 months. The consultancycould involve a coaching session, client perception meeting(s), future
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capability needs all of which are focused on helping clients deliver on theirbusiness plans. Mercuri Urval is an International consultancy, with particularstrengths in Scandinavian, France, Germany and US regions, specializing inRecruitment and Development of Management and Sales positions.

Car leases. It is difficult for a new company in any country to obtain financingfor items such as cars for sales personnel. DriveLease Vehicle Solutions will

offer leases to Bridge to Growth companies both for "normal" 36 month leases,and more flexible arrangements with renting commitments as short as 6months.

Storage and distribution. This is another area where there has been anincreasing demand from Bridge to Growth companies building up theiroperations in the West Midlands. Trinity Street is a storage and distributioncompany based in Warwick and close to the motorway system. Trinity Streetwill offer storage and distribution solutions, including "pick and pack" services.Every 6th week of storage will be free of charge.

The Bridge to Growth Package now includes

Limited Company established free of charge by EBS. Registered Office and Company Secretary Service free for one year. Accommodation and business support from Birmingham BIC based on

Birmingham Science Park Aston www.bsp-a.com Set up fee for accounting services, virtual office and other services from EBS

free. No notice period for any services from EBS. Market analysis fromTechmark of the University of Warwick Science Park for

five days free of charge for occupants of Riley Court. Data base of 500 potential contacts from JMB Partnership drawn up to your

specification free of charge and is your to keep. Discount of 25% on the first 20 days of customer prospecting time fromJMB.

Advice and support from Advantage West Midlands, including salary costs,property searches, financial assistance, developing collaborations withresearch & development in our universities, and market & socio-economic dataon the West Midlands.

Recruitment. 10% discount from Mercuri Urval on the first recruitment and ahalf day consulting free in the first year.

Membership of the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce free for sixmonths with access to all the membership benefits.

Unlimited general advise on legal issues which may affect your entry into theUK from Martineau and soft prices for specific work.

Access to car leasing at the Coventry Chamber discounted membership ratesfrom DriveLease Vehicle Solutions Ltd. Leases are available on many cars for

periods as short as 6 months. Storage and distribution facilities fromTrinity Street (Warwick) Ltd< of free is

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You do not have to use all the Bridge to Growth partners, so you can chose what youneed for your own business. The package is designed to make it easier for you to
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achieve a strong and profitable growth in the UK.

All our Bridge to Growth colleagues offer other services which are not listed here, andwould be happy to discuss these with you at any time.

Finally, you may ask what happens if you need to leave the UK project because it did

not go well?

Bridge to Growth gives you the security that you are not tied into long termagreements when you start your business in the UK. Everything is on very short termarrangements and even the car and office leases can be ended after 6 months withno penalty cost. The employment laws in the UK mean that you can end even thesearrangements and take away any employed people easily in the first year, but youmust take legal advice to do this properly.

There is no "tie-in", or obligation to stay. You can leave the program at any time andfor any reason, and you will not be charged for any of the free benefits you havealready received, including the free limited company. If you have made any separate

agreements with our partners to provide services you must of course keep to theseagreements.

For any additional details regarding setting up in the West Midlands contact:Glenn BarrowmanBIRMINGHAM BICBusiness Development Manager - Inward Investment & Europe BirminghamScience Park Aston

BIC Birmingham Case Study visit

Detailed descriptions of processes and tools

The Opportunity to Innovate through Partnership

Aston Science Park, was founded in 1982 and has been one of the premier scienceparks in the UK ever since. Now, in 2009, the park has been rebranded, providing a

clear statement of its intent to drive its new strategy.

At a time when the knowledge economy is seen a key factor in moving the UK out ofrecession, Birmingham Science Park Aston initiatives are championing and catalysingthe innovation economy of Birmingham and the Region. We are owned byBirmingham City Council, but we also look to work in partnership with the Council tohelp shape and drive its innovation agenda within the Big City Plan.


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Directly, and through partnership, Birmingham Science Park Aston provides acomplete infrastructure to support innovators and entrepreneurs helping them delivertheir aspirations and drive their high-tech services and products towards the marketplace.

Birmingham Science Park Aston is more than a geographic location. We aredeveloping a flexible, highly connected and collaborative culture; an environmentwhere people with ideas meet people with experience and people with investmentfunds. Connectivity is driven by face-to-face meetings within our facilities, at ourevents and increasingly, as we develop our activities to drive the low carbon agendathrough smart work environments, in virtual space. The virtual offering will create acentral hub, linking to regional nodes and other national and international hubs, togenerate virtual clusters of expertise to aid and promote high-tech, high growthbusinesses; wealth creation leading to new high value jobs.

We do not want to compete, or re-invent the wheel, so Birmingham Science ParkAston is keen to develop new partnerships with individuals and organisations in all

aspects of its offering.

A New Look and New Direction for the Science Park

After 27 years of successful operation Aston Science Park has been tasked withdelivering a new vision. The new strategy will see it evolve and redirect its activity tofocus on support for the Regions high-tech start-up and early-stage businesses.


Overview

Birmingham Science Park Aston hosts a wide variety of events throughout the yearranging from intimate one to one meetings such as the drop in sessions, to largerregional seminars such as the Seminars for Success programme, right through toEuropes leading Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner for the Solid State Lightingindustry euroLED!


Moving forward with and in support of the future vision of Birmingham Science ParkAston, the Events team will be working hard to deliver an even further diversified mixof events for our clients. Whilst still maintaining the high standard of eventmanagement and delivery that our clients have come to expect, we will beintroducing seminars that specifically target technology and innovation, as well as abrand new major event that will offer businesses the platform to innovate in the


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region. The major event will be further supported by the brand new Innovation SocialNetwork, to be launched shortly, which will be the first port of call for and encourageinnovators, students, graduates and small businesses in particular to exchange ideas,with the comfort of having the expertise of Birmingham Science Park Aston to supportthem.

Birmingham Science Park Aston will champion and catalyse the innovation economyin Birmingham and the region, and the ever progressing events programme will besure to support this every step of the way.


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The Executive

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- Mail Address

- Mail Collection

- Mail Forwarding


The Director

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- DDI Phone Number


- Call Forwarding








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BUSINESS SUPPORT

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INNOVATION

iCentrum Project






Website Hosting



Server Hosting



Internet


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not go well?





BIC Birmingham Case Study visit

Detailed descriptions of processes and tools

The Opportunity to Innovate through Partnership

Aston Science Park, was founded in 1982 and has been one of the premier scienceparks in the UK ever since. Now, in 2009, the park has been rebranded, providing aclear statement of its intent to drive its new strategy.

At a time when the knowledge economy is seen a key factor in moving the UK out ofrecession, Birmingham Science Park Aston initiatives are championing and catalysingthe innovation economy of Birmingham and the Region. We are owned byBirmingham City Council, but we also look to work in partnership with the Council tohelp shape and drive its innovation agenda within the Big City Plan.

Directly, and through partnership, Birmingham Science Park Aston provides acomplete infrastructure to support innovators and entrepreneurs helping them deliver


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their aspirations and drive their high-tech services and products towards the marketplace.

Birmingham Science Park Aston is more than a geographic location. We aredeveloping a flexible, highly connected and collaborative culture; an environment

where people with ideas meet people with experience and people with investmentfunds. Connectivity is driven by face-to-face meetings within our facilities, at ourevents and increasingly, as we develop our activities to drive the low carbon agendathrough smart work environments, in virtual space. The virtual offering will create acentral hub, linking to regional nodes and other national and international hubs, togenerate virtual clusters of expertise to aid and promote high-tech, high growthbusinesses; wealth creation leading to new high value jobs.

We do not want to compete, or re-invent the wheel, so Birmingham Science ParkAston is keen to develop new partnerships with individuals and organisations in allaspects of its offering.

A New Look and New Direction for the Science ParkAfter 27 years of successful operation Aston Science Park has been tasked withdelivering a new vision. The new strategy will see it evolve and redirect its activity tofocus on support for the Regions high-tech start-up and early-stage businesses.


Overview

Birmingham Science Park Aston hosts a wide variety of events throughout the yearranging from intimate one to one meetings such as the drop in sessions, to largerregional seminars such as the Seminars for Success programme, right through toEuropes leading Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner for the Solid State Lightingindustry euroLED!


Moving forward with and in support of the future vision of Birmingham Science ParkAston, the Events team will be working hard to deliver an even further diversified mixof events for our clients. Whilst still maintaining the high standard of eventmanagement and delivery that our clients have come to expect, we will beintroducing seminars that specifically target technology and innovation, as well as abrand new major event that will offer businesses the platform to innovate in theregion. The major event will be further supported by the brand new Innovation SocialNetwork, to be launched shortly, which will be the first port of call for and encourage


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innovators, students, graduates and small businesses in particular to exchange ideas,with the comfort of having the expertise of Birmingham Science Park Aston to supportthem.

Birmingham Science Park Aston will champion and catalyse the innovation economyin Birmingham and the region, and the ever progressing events programme will be

sure to support this every step of the way.


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Corporate Sponsors:







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Virtual Offices










- Event invitations












The Executive

- Registered Office


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- Mail Address

- Mail Collection

- Mail Forwarding


The Director

- The Executive +

- DDI Phone Number


- Call Forwarding








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Introduction



Business Support















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Promoting access to early stage grant and related funding

Sign-posting for support for grant funding

Helping local businesses identify sources of grant funding.

European Union grant bids

Leading consortia and writing bids to secure EU funding.

OffsetsA pilot project with the Defence Manufacturers Association to help UK companiesbenefit by accessing Offset funding whereby industrial compensation to the buyerslocal economy is achieved when placing defence contracts with an overseascompany.

Promoting access to early stage equity fundingBusiness Angel Funding Syndicate

We are working with Business Angels groups to establish a dedicated syndicate ofbusiness angels that will work with selected innovators to invest in and help establishnew early stage high-tech companies wishing to base themselves, primarily, but notexclusively, at Birmingham Science Park Aston.

Venture Capital

We are working to bring a new venture capital group to Birmingham Science ParkAston that wishes to focus on early stage investments and that is willing to work withangel investors to build high growth businesses.

Promoting the value of equity investment

Education programmes promoting the value of venture capital in stimulatingcompany growth.
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Bic Birmingham Case Study Report

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