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Collaborative Network Programme
Una Daveywww.investni.com
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• Supports groups of companies to:
– Maximise collaborative opportunities;
– Develop innovative new products, services, processes
• Provides businesses with the opportunity to:
– Focus on collaborative initiatives;
– Leverage external expertise;
– Share knowledge;
– Exploit collective resources;
– Reduce risk;
– Build capacity & capability.
Programme Aim
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• 2 phase programme– Phase 1: Scoping Study, support of 50% of eligible costs up to
£25k, over 3-6 months.– Phase 2: Full-time facilitation, support of 50% up to £250k, over
2-5 yrs
• Minimum of 4 N I companies – Invest NI Client Company required
• Project focused• Must be private sector / company-led
– Academia; Public Sector; non NI businesses can be included
• Typically cover Facilitator cost• The Network must match Invest NI funding
– Can take the form of salaried 'in-kind' contributions
Overview
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• Vary depending on the nature and focus of collaboration
– Improved skills pipeline;
– Access to knowledge;
– New markets;
– Exploitation of infrastructure;
– Forging new international partnerships
– Innovative practices and processes.
CNP Benefits
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Scoping Study Case Studies
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Scoping Study Examples
Linda Jamison
www.investni.com
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Promotes and supports a network that encourages:Innovation;Training;Sustainable development;Profitable growth
of the plastics industry in Northern Ireland.
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Next Steps
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• Suggest Initial Meeting to explore in what way we might:
– Explore aims and objectives of working together;
– What success looks like;
– Time requirements of activity / inactivity;
– Ensure companies are equipped with the skills and knowledge to
take up opportunities in this rapidly changing area ?
• Facilitators Meeting -17th June
Getting Started