Email News January 2017
Welcome to the January 2017 Email newsletter from Marine South East
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Posted 2016-12-13 09:50:52
British Marine Meet the Buyer event; buyers confirmed to date
The British Marine Meet the Buyer event is back once again, taking place during the London Boat Show from 10th - 11th January 2017 at ExCel in London.
The event provides a unique opportunity for International Buyers and UK Suppliers of marine products and services to network in one location saving on travel time, air fares and scheduling issues. Last year 17 international buyers had over 450 twenty minute meetings with over 50 suppliers over two days.
Confirmed buyers include Baglietto, San Lorenzo and T.Mariotti from Italy, Palby Marine and Tuco Yacjt Vaerft from Denmark, Byggplast from Sweden, Marintek Deniz and Yeke Denizcilik from Turkey, Moreman from Russia, Pendennis Shipyard from the UK, Poly Sources Development and Beijing EV Culture from China and Plastimo from France. A number of well known brands are also waiting to be confirmed including Elan Yachting, Fincantieri, Portofino Yachts and Yacht Chandlers from the US.
Why sign up?
* Establish new international business contacts without incurring extensive travel costs
* Book appointments with hard to access Buyers from the world's largest boatbuilders
* Talk to potential new partners and gain market
* The Suppliers who took part in the 2015 edition were expecting to win a total of £1.2m to £2.4m worth of business.
Spaces for this event are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis.
To secure your space participants need to complete the registration form at the following link:
http://britishmarine.co.uk/Events-and-Courses/2017/January/EVT11001-Meet-the-Buyer-2017
Click on the "Suppliers" tab and download the "Registration Form".
Send the completed form back to JSargeant@britishmarine.co.uk
For full event details please visit: http://britishmarine.co.uk/Events-and-Courses/2017/January/EVT11001-Meet-the-Buyer-2017
Posted 2016-12-13 10:13:01
Innovate UK Funding Competition: Open Programme Round 2
Innovate UK is to invest up to £15 million in innovative research and development projects that will turn innovation excellence into economic impact for the UK.
The aim of this competition is to help businesses develop new products, processes and services with commercial potential. Proposals should demonstrate disruptive and/or cutting-edge innovations. Businesses should demonstrate evidence-based ambition and potential for return on investment, growth and scale-up, preferably with access to global markets.
To be in scope, total costs for the project must be between £25,000 to £1 million. Projects should last between 6 months to 36 months.
The competition is open to businesses of any size. You can work individually or collaboratively.
For more information please visit:
http://engage.innovateuk.org/technologystrategyboardlz//WebCapture.aspx?pID=6838&t=0
Posted 2016-12-15 13:18:52
Solent LEP Havant Business Support Fund open for applications
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership has launched round 1 of a new fund - the Havant Business Support Fund.
The new fund is a £250,000 competitive capital fund which seeks to support the Havant SME business community by providing funding on a grant, loan, forward-funding or equity share basis to SMEs in the Havant Borough Council area seeking to grow their business quickly through new processes/products/services, and/or developing new markets.
The Havant Business Support Fund is currently open for applications.
For more information please visit:
http://solentlep.org.uk/growing_places
Posted 2016-12-30 11:25:46
Limited grants available for exhibiting at Offshore International USA
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is organising and managing the UK group of exhibitors in a dedicated UK group pavilion at Offshore International North America 14th-16th February 2017.
There are a limited number of DIT grants of £2000 available for eligible companies. The deadline to book space is 12th January 2017.
Oceanology International 2017 is a unique event showcasing the latest technologies and developments from across the ocean enterprise. No other exhibition and conference connects the manufacturers and users of ocean technologies with such a diverse spectrum of scientific and industrial stakeholders, technologists and engineers.
The three day event comprises an exhibition, conference and is open to exhibitors world-wide from companies or groups of companies which design, manufacture, maintain, repair or modernise maritime equipment and promote, sell or provide maritime services.
San Diego is home to the Scripps Institution of Oceanology and US Navy Pacific Fleet both of whom are supporting this first edition of the exhibition in the USA. Themes will include maritime autonomy, maritime security and the future requirements and opportunities of the Blue Economy.
Contact events@maritimeindustries.org for more information.
Posted 2016-12-14 14:55:47
Solent LEP Annual Conference 2017 2nd February 2017, Portsmouth
The Solent LEP's Annual Conference will take place 2nd February 2017 from 10.00am to 3.30pm at Lakeside, Portsmouth.
Hear from influential speakers and leading innovators on the key topics that are shaping the future of the Solent area. Join in the discussion about the challenges and opportunities for the Solent economy moving forward.
Raising productivity is a central long term challenge facing the UK and it will be a key area of focus for the Government's forthcoming industrial strategy.
The Solent LEP's Annual Conference will bring together key leaders from the business, education and public sector as well as industry and government representatives to look at the challenges and opportunities for the Solent economy moving forward.
The event will include updates from key industry leaders on growth opportunities for the Solent economy including; Solent LEP Chairman Gary Jeffries on LEP priorities in 2017 and Port Director Alastair Welch on growth opportunities at the Port of Southampton.
There will be a Ministerial update on future UK support for International Trade and an interactive panel session with local influencers on opportunities and challenges facing Solent businesses.
RSVP: By 25th January via email to mailto:events@solentlep.org.uk with your name and organisation and confirmation on the sessions you would like to attend.
Maximum 2 attendees per organisation. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Posted 2016-12-14 14:59:19
DIT TAP grants for JEC World, 14-16 March 2017
Composites UK is the accredited industry trade association (ATO) for the DIT’s Trade Access Programme (TAP) in the composites industry for the JEC World Show in Paris Nord Villepinte, France.
SMEs can apply for a grant of £1500 to help towards the costs of exhibiting at this show. All TAP applications for JEC World (Paris Nord Villepinte, France) must be processed through Composites UK.
You do not need to be a member of Composites UK to apply for one of these grants.
Composites UK has 15 grants (11 now allocated, 4 left) of £1500 available to participating eligible SMEs for the JEC World show in Paris from 14-16 March 2017.
To apply, complete the application form at the following location:
compositesuk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2358c4dc1bfdbc414a04e552f&id=959ca5b022&e=3e10706b5b
and return to the Composites UK office at info@compositesuk.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 10th February 2017.
Posted 2016-12-14 15:03:14
Solent LEP European Funding Event, 10th January 2017, Botley
The Solent LEP will be holding an event to launch two ERDF European funding calls for the Solent on Tuesday 10th January 2017 at the Hilton Ageas, Botley.
The ERDF funding will support the following:
* £3m call to support a Low Carbon economy
* £4m call to support the competitiveness of SMEs
To provide further information on these two calls the Solent LEP are holding a briefing event on 10th January 2017.
At this event delegates will hear detailed information about the two call specifications and how to apply and will also get the chance to network with other intermediaries and potential project partners.
Event details:
Tuesday 10th January 2017
10am - 1pm
Ageas Ballroom, Hilton at the Ageas, Botley Rd, West End, Southampton SO30 3XH
RSVP
By email to events@solentlep.org.uk with your name and organisation.
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and limited to 2 attendees.
This event is for intermediary bodies and therefore places will be prioritised on this basis.
Posted 2016-12-30 11:31:44
South Coast Business Works, 1st February 2017, Southampton
Now in its sixth successful year, Business Works invites businesses large and small across the region to showcase their company to a wide, influential audience.
Business Works aims to give firms a competitive advantage, just when they need it most, with the opportunity to meet face to face with a targeted audience of business leaders and decision makers.
The event will see exhibitors come together from a variety of industries to share their knowledge and inspire others whilst forging new business relationships.
Complementing the exhibition will be a programme of seminars running throughout the day and ending with a Question Time Business Panel hosted by Lee Peck, director of Lee Peck Media where delegates will have the opportunity to ask those key questions relevant to their business.
Business Works, in association with Trethowans Solicitors, returns to the 4-star Novotel Hotel, in the heart of Southampton.
Seminar programme
* 10.15am: Simon Rhodes of Trethowans Solicitors - Welcome address followed by:-
* 10.30am: Keynote speaker Dave Lees, Managing Director of Southampton Airport - "Southampton Airport - Serving the South"
* 11.30am: Keynote speaker Brad Roynon, Chair of Go! Southampton steering group - "Business Growth through Business Improvement Districts"
* 1.00pm Keynote Speaker Andy Collyer, General Manager of WestQuay - "WestQuay Watermark: Creating a new leisure destination for Southampton"
* 1.30pm: Question Time Business Panel hosted by Lee Peck, chairman of Lee Peck Media
* 3pm: Speed networking
The Southern Daily Echo, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Destination Southampton have teamed up to deliver a first class event and their combined experience of the business industry, events management, press, pr and advertising will ensure your every need is met.
Opportunities are available for businesses to book at stand by calling 023 8042 4872 or by emailing businessworks@dailyecho.co.uk
The event will take place on Wednesday 1st February 2017 at the Novotel, West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA 10.00am-4.00pm.
For more information please visit:
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/business/businessworks
