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Spotlights Highlands & Islands Research Register Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has established a database of researchers to promote the information and expertise which exists across the area. Spanning topics from asthma to zooplankton, over 120 researchers have so far registered their abilities on the database. Individuals, companies, research organisations and educational institutes in the Highlands and Island are invited to visit the website to log their details and to update these as their capabilities develop. All disciplines are welcome. And if you are a research buyer try out this resource: you may well find the information and expertise you require close to hand within the Highlands and Islands. To explore the potential of this database, contact Iain Morrison Scotland Ensures Competitive Edge for SMEs in European Funding Applications The launch of the Scottish Proposal Assistance Fund commits nearly £1million over the next three years to assist small companies in obtaining Framework Six funding (FP6) for innovative research and development activities. Scottish FP6 Launch Roadshow - Securing European Funding for Innovation Half day seminars - 21, 27 November, 3, 4, 5, 6 December Scottish Innovation Showcase assists European companies to find RTD partners or projects within Scotland Find Scottish partners for your project or for technology trade using IRC Scotland's 'Scottish Innovation Showcase'. The Showcase covers all subjects and many different types of co-operation. Search the Showcase to see the range of opportunities for co-operation with Scottish companies and institutions. Scottish seminars to address European IST Funding A seminar on 'European funding for IST projects' to be held in Scotland on March 14, 15 and 18, will attempt to help UK organisations benefit from EU funding for IST (information society technology projects) from the new Sixth Framework programme for research (FP6) and programmes such as TEN Telecom and eContent programmes. Supporting commercialisation in Scotland proof of concept fund Leading-edge Scottish technologies are supported by the Proof of Concept Fund, which aims to help export innovation from the lab into the global marketplace. The £30m Fund - launched in 1999 and currently supporting 45 ground-breaking projects - is available to budding entrepreneurs working in Scottish Universities, Research Institutes and NHS Trusts. Fast 50 Scotland's success in nurturing innovation was highlighted in 1999 by accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. Their Technology Fast 50 survey revealed that Scotland was home to 24% of the UK's fastest growing technology companies, compared with 16% in London and the South East, and 14% in the Midlands and North West. Foresight for Scotland In recognition of Scotland's new Parliament, the UK's Technology Foresight programme will now have an increased Scottish input. The Foresight Programme seeks to identify emerging scientific and technological trends and to allocate resources for their development. The new arrangements will allow the Scottish Parliament, businesses and academics to influence the development of the Foresight programme. Outreach Incubator in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland The Outreach Incubator is a new advice and support for technology-based Ventures in the Highlands and Islands. It is designed to support high-tech entrepreneurs through the initial challenging stages before and after setting up their businesses, so that individuals and small companies can realise the commercial potential of their ideas. Outreach Incubator is the brainchild of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), adapted from successful incubator models established in the UK, Europe and America to meet the highly individual geographic, Economic and social circumstances of the region. It offers specialist support for people with innovative high-tech business ideas, who do not have the necessary business expertise or resources to get their project up and running. The Outreach Incubator Manager will first discuss the business idea. If it looks as though the idea has some potential, independent checks will be carried out on its technical and business viability. If this first phase suggests that the idea is potentially sound, the service will then offer essential business expertise, giving the knowledge to explore the market potential and create a sound business environment for the launch and subsequent growth of the product. The service is comprehensive and for example, help and advise you to protect the idea, prepare the business plan, build a team and raise finance. For more information on the Outreach Incubator contact: |
Last updated: 07-04-2003 |