Email News August 2017
Welcome to the August 2017 Email Newsletter from Marine South East
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Posted 2017-07-17 11:50:25
Innovate UK funding for UK businesses
Innovate UK has a number of new and existing funding streams available for UK businesses.
Open competitions include the following:
* Open programme round 3: UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million. This is to deliver game-changing, cutting-edge innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK economy.
Projects may last between 6 and 36 months. Total eligible project costs should range from £25,000 to £1 million depending on the type of research and development (R&D) to be undertaken. It is important to note that any project with total costs outside this range will be deemed out of scope and ineligible.
An applicant can only submit one project application per competition round.
The competition closes: Wednesday 9 August 2017 12:00pm so follow the link if you are interested to find out more:
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/23/overview
* SBRI funding competition: business productivity portal
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop solutions that provide information on improving business productivity. These solutions will help businesses at all levels - leaders, management and employees - access new opportunities to improve productivity levels where they work. Projects can range in size up to a total cost of £110,000 (including VAT).
Registration for this competition closes on Wednesday 20th September 2017
For more details please visit:
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/45/overview
Posted 2017-08-01 17:30:25
New Marine Engineering qualification published
City and Guilds has published a new Level 2 Diploma in Marine Engineering (Foundation). This qualification will support the delivery of the new Marine Engineer Apprenticeship Standard.
The new apprenticeship standards form part of the Government's apprenticeship reforms giving employers more control on content and delivery. The new apprenticeship standards will also over time replace the existing apprenticeship framework pathways.
Full details on the new publication can be found at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/y8vseszw
Posted 2017-08-02 08:37:20
Offshore Wind Innovation Exchange : Call for Ideas
Innovate UK/Knowledge Transfer Network are calling innovators from all UK industries to help drive cost reduction in the offshore wind sector.
The Offshore Wind Innovation Exchange (OWiX) is a cross-sector pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the cost reduction of offshore wind by matching industry challenges with innovative solutions adapted from other parts of the economy.
At the same time, it will provide targeted opportunities for UK businesses in different industries to deliver into the renewable energy supply chain.
If you are an innovative SME or organisation with great new technologies or innovations, this call for ideas is an opportunity to become directly linked to, or collaborate with, global players (operators and OEMs) in this rapidly growing sector. Offshore wind is actively seeking new and disruptive technologies from a myriad of sources to help it achieve its full potential.
The OWiX programme team has worked with key industry stakeholders (operators and OEMs) to develop specific innovation challenges through a series of 'guided innovation' workshops. The challenges predominantly focus on near-term issues that could make a substantial difference to the cost of energy of operating wind farms and newly constructed Round 2 and 3 developments.
Challengers and further information can be found at the following link:
http://offshorewindinnovationhub.com/innovation/owix/
Posted 2017-08-01 17:42:06
Portsmouth Business School marketing student project opportunities for marine businesses
Portsmouth Business School are keen to engage with UK marine and maritime businesses to engage their marketing students in projects looking at market analysis and decision making.
The student projects could look at businesses new product development decisions, alternative pricing options, new market entry or new customer segments.
The service is free although companies will be asked to contribute to travel costs.
To find out more please email Dr David Ward at Portsmouth Business School david.ward@port.ac.uk
Posted 2017-08-02 09:06:19
Marine Engineering pre-apprenticeship and work readiness courses available this September
Paragon Skills are offering students the opportunity to complete pre-apprenticeship and work readiness courses this September.
Students will get the chance to develop practical skills in their well equipped workshops and get people ready for an apprenticeship. The focus of the course is about taking the first steps into the workplace, helping to build student's confidence and give them the edge to match young people with suitable employers in the area.
Some of the Marine Skills that will be covered:
* Carrying out engineering activities
* Metal & woodworking skills
* Health & safety in the workplace
* Introduction to careers in the workplace
* Introduction to using engineering tools
* Introduction to vessel engineering
* Introduction to vessel stability
* Using teamwork skills
It's not all about the workshop - as part of this course students will also get the opportunity to complete:
* Emergency First Aid
* Powerboat Level 1
* Sailing for Beginners
The courses start in September and last for 6 months (level 1) or 12 months (level 2).
Anyone interested in finding out more will be invited in for an assessment and information session at either the Bournemouth or Fareham Paragon centres.
To find out more about the Pre-Apprenticeship with Paragon Skills please email PAVacancies@pgon.co.uk
Posted 2017-08-02 08:51:07
Marintec China - £2,500 grant available to eligible SMEs
Exhibiting at Marintec China is a great way to learn about the latest technology and innovation of the supply industry, a platform for industry professional to meet face to face, make connection and do business.
Marintec China has grown to reflect the size and importance of the Asian maritime market. The 2017 edition will be held 5th - 8th December 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China.
The event will be the largest exhibition area with the highest number of industry professionals attending ever. The encouraging figures prove that China remains one of the major shipbuilding nations and Marintec China has been the most authoritative platform in Asia. The Society of Maritime Industries will be organising a British pavilion at the event. DIT TAP grants of up to £2,500 are available to eligible SMEs joining the British group.
With the maritime industry facing great opportunities but also may challenges, it is important for the industry to connect and engage more to ultimately win new business in globally-significant markets. Exhibiting at Marintec China is a great way to learn about the latest technology and innovation of the supply industry, a platform for industry professional to meet face to face, make connection and do business.
There will be an opportunity to meet Chen Li Ming, the SMI's representative in Shanghai, who will be able to assist firms who wish to do business in China.
For more information and booking details please visit:
http://www.maritimeindustries.org/write/Uploads/Events%202017/Event%20Flyers%202017/Marintec_China_2017_Advertising_Flyer.pdf
Posted 2017-08-02 08:32:02
Save the Date: Innovate 2017; 8th-9th November 2017, Birmingham
Innovate 2017 will showcase the UK's most exciting technology innovations. Taking place in the Midlands for the first time, the event will feature an exciting programme of global speakers alongside an innovation exhibition.
Register now to be the first to hear when discounted early bird tickets are released.
http://info.innovateuk.org/Inno2017savethedate
