Environmental iNet

Environmental iNet

“Supporting innovation and growth in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector”

“Supporting innovation and growth in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector”

Support Networks– SME support from a network of industry leaders, HEIs

and business agencies.

University Access– SME support to create/improve new products and

services, exploit new markets and to grow.

Collaboration– Direct SME support from local universities with

relevant expertise, facilities and resources.

SME Support

The ERDF Business Assist

• 12 hours of dedicated University support• Innovation Broker Support• Access to networks, information and

further collaborative opportunities• Online Portal – data, contacts, information,

research reports, etc

“Supporting innovation and growth in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector”

Environmental Renewable Energy Low Carbon

Air Pollution

Contaminated Land

Environmental Consultancy

Environmental Monitoring

Marine Pollution Control

Noise & Vibration Control

Recovery and Recycling

Waste Management Water Supply and Waste Water Treatment

Biomass

Geothermal

Hydro

Photovoltaic

Wave & Tidal

Wind

Renewable Consulting

Additional Energy Sources

Alternative Fuel/ Vehicle

Alternative Fuels

Building Technologies

Carbon Capture & Storage

Carbon Finance

Nuclear Power

Energy Management

Examples of Support

Facilities

Labs / Prototyping / Testing / Materials…

Modelling

Rapid Manufacture / Prototyping / Computer

Models…

Student Projects

Research / Concept Development / Placements / KTP’s…

Advisory Services

Renewables / Waste / Sustainability / Energy / Bio / Earth Resources

Business Diagnostics

Innovation / Growth / Models / Carbon…

Accessibility

• Jan 2014 – March 2015

• Innovation Broker

Aspiration Review / Growth Aims / Action Planning / Brokering / Guidance /

Relationship Management / Collaboration Support / Opportunities / Further Support

The Partners / Funders

www.futuresolent.org.uk

Creating a Low Carbon Economy

www.futuresolent.org.uk

Future Solent Board Members

www.futuresolent.org.uk

Our VisionGenerate economic and business growth, and new

jobs.

Become a National leader and internationally recognised for our Low Carbon Green Economy

Priority 1: New Low Carbon & Green Technology

Priority 2: Resource Efficiency in Homes and Businesses

Priority 3: Generation of Secure, Renewable & Low Carbon Energy in the Solent

Our Priorities

www.futuresolent.org.uk

How does the Grant workWho can bid and what for HowSMEs in the Solent LEP areaWork in the Green sectorWishing to develop low carbon

product/service/processTake an innovation to marketLooking to grow/create jobsLacking money/expertise

£10,000 Access to facilities in University

12 hours FREE researchUp to 50% grant for project costs

of £200,000Stage payments No paybackCREATE JOBS

OR Hampshire Community Bank Green Loans (7% over base)

www.futuresolent.org.uk

Creating a Low Carbon EconomyRichard@futuresolent.co.uk

07770 60 56 64

Questions?

Dr John Richardson

John.Richardson@wsxenterprise.co.uk

07768 910 628