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** Free networking opportunity: ‘Our Journey to Net Zero’ Exhibition Launch
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Wednesday 22^nd May, 12pm – 2:30pm, Kingston Maurward House, Dorchester.
Is your business interested in reducing its energy use and becoming more sustainable?
Discover how other organisations in Dorset are cutting emissions and energy costs, at the launch of the ‘Our Journey to Net Zero
’ exhibition this month.
And get free advice on how your business can do the same.
Register
your free place, for the opportunity to:
* enjoy a free working lunch
* hear from pioneering organisations leading the charge on sustainability
* get a sneak preview of the ‘Our Journey to Net Zero
’ exhibition
* receive free, tailored advice on how your business can become more sustainable
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow organisations passionate about sustainability.
Register for your free place here
** Women in Business Social
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Purple Office are bringing back their Women in Business social on Tuesday 21st May.
Female entrepreneurs are welcome to this gathering of like-minded women in business at Purple Office. This exciting event is designed exclusively for women looking to expand their professional networks and support one another on their entrepreneurial journeys.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding professional, or simply passionate about business, this event is perfect for you. Connect with inspiring women who share your drive and ambition.
The Women in Business social will be a relaxed affair with no specific itinerary, giving you the chance to grab yourself a cuppa and see where the conversation takes you. As an added bonus, join the event and you're welcome to stay and work from the office for the rest of the day, free of charge!
Find out more
** Business grants from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund now OPEN
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Apply online for UKSPF/REPF grants for SME, Startup, and rural businesses
Round 2 now open until 30th June 2024
Applications welcome for grants of between £2,000 and £20,000, towards:
* digital technology and innovation
* research and development
* business growth and exports
* rural enterprise and diversification
* Startups (businesses in 1-36 months of trading)
Example grant awards include purchase of new equipment, software development and implementation, adaptations, automation, or robotics, Intellectual Property (IP), patents, trademarks, design copyrights, capital funding for new machinery for product development or for the progression of new services or new to the market products.
Grants require 100% match funding with both capital and revenue funding available.
Panels meet each month, with notification of award within 2 weeks.
Find out more
** Training: Mental Health in the Workplace
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Wednesday 19th June 2024, 8am – 10am. Marsham Court Hotel, 3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AB.
Autism Unlimited are thrilled to announce their next event, which will focus on another crucial aspect of workplace well-being: Mental Health. This event aims to continue their journey towards creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
For this session, they have teamed up with The Mental Health People to ensure a comprehensive and insightful discussion. They are excited to have Emma Tomes, a renowned expert in the field, leading the session. Emma brings a wealth of experience and expertise that promises to make this event both informative and engaging.
Find out more
** Entries for the Dorset Business Awards 2024 are now open!
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It's time to showcase your achievements, get recognition for your innovation and celebrate your team. The Dorset Business Awards offer businesses in all sectors and of all sizes a tremendous opportunity for recognition of your achievements.
The Awards are free-to-enter and are open to all organisations in Dorset - you don’t have to be a member of Dorset Chamber.
As well as plenty of publicity, finalists will receive complimentary tickets and be celebrated at the Awards Dinner on 10 October. Entries close 13 June.
Click here to enter
** Precision Livestock Farming Conference
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Balancing One Health: Technology for Animal, Human and Environment. Thursday 18 July 2024.
Practical workshops and a PLF farm visit will accompany presentations and discussions from international leaders in the field of precision livestock farming. This engaging and thought-provoking event will be of interest to progressive livestock producers, vets, policy makers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
Keynote speakers so far include:
* Professor Stephen LeBlanc, Ontario Vet College, University of Guelph, Canada
* Professor Ben Aernouts, KU Leuven, Belgium
* Professor Liam Sinclair, Harper Adams University, England
* Professor Mark Rutter, Harper Adams University, England
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** Accelerate your growth with the Evolve Business Accelerator
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Evolve have designed a programme to support the growth of digital, creative, and technology businesses that are in their early stages. They offer….
* One-to-one mentoring
* Development workshops
* Networking opportunities
* Funding support
.. all at no cost to participants. Aimed at entrepreneurs with a strong ambition for growth, we provide you with the support and guidance to refine your business plans and access new markets.
Find out more
** Growth Forge 2024
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Growth Forge provides tailored business support for busy tech founders to achieve their growth goals without taking too much time away from the office.
It works by giving each participating company access to a proprietary Business Assessment Tool, which identifies two or three priority areas to improve their business operations. These areas are targeted through bespoke support provided by Growth Partners and Coaches.
Tech South West has secured a limited number of bursaries for companies across the region to join the Growth Forge accelerator programme.
As part of their partner network, they are delighted to offer 10 companies a place on the programme at no cost. Tech organisations of any size and specialism can take part in Growth Forge.
The bursaries expire on Friday 31st May. Applications submitted after that date are not guaranteed a funded place.
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** Small Business Research Initiative announces new name
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From 13 May 2024, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are renaming the Small Business Research Initiative to Contracts for Innovation.
The new name reflects that Contract for Innovation is able to offer fully funded research and development (R&D) contracts to innovative organisations of all sizes.
The programme was established in 2005 and is supported by Innovate UK. It aims to solve critical public sector challenges and drive economic growth in the UK by awarding 100% funded R&D contracts to innovative organisations.
The name change signals that organisations of all types and sizes are encouraged to apply for public sector R&D contracts through Contracts for Innovation programmes. This includes private-sector companies, research institutes, universities and third-sector organisations.
Find out more
** One Health: We Mean Business conference
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Dorset LEP is hosting its annual national One Health: We mean business Conference at Bournemouth University on 10 July 2024 - to explore commercial solutions to global problems and increase understanding.
They are calling for healthcare professionals and researchers, environmental scientists and advocates, government and policy makers, academics and students and potential investors with an established interest in the approach of ‘One Health’ and businesses of any size who currently (or are planning to) operate in the human, animal, plant and environmental health sphere to join us at this ground-breaking event.
Building on the success of last year’s conference, the purpose of One Health 2024 “We mean business” Conference is to explore commercial solutions to the global challenges presented by ‘One Health’. The one-day event aims to look at real-world practical applications of One Health for business and to help increase understanding and collaboration.
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** Un-jammable quantum tech takes flight to boost UK’s resilience
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In a first-of-its-kind achievement, the UK has successfully completed commercial flight trials of advanced quantum-based navigation systems that cannot be jammed or spoofed by hostile actors.
Global positioning system (GPS) jamming is currently relatively rare and does not directly impact an aircraft’s flight path. However, new quantum-based positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems are set to be part of a larger solution to providing a resilient navigation that complements space-based navigation and timing systems. This could help ensure that critical transport systems and infrastructure can operate without disruption.
Infleqtion, a quantum technology firm, in collaboration with aerospace companies BAE Systems and QinetiQ, completed the trials at Ministry of Defence Boscombe Down in Wiltshire. Science Minister Andrew Griffith was aboard the final test flight on 9 May 2024.
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Horizon Scanning Service
Dorset LEP provides a fully funded, horizon scanning service to help more Dorset entrepreneurs, SME’s and projects to identify government funds to power their business growth, increase collaborations and drive innovation. The funding landscape is vast and can be difficult to navigate. Dorset LEP’s horizon scanning service will assist business owners and senior leaders in identifying suitable funding competitions for their businesses to bid into. Your business can also take advantage of the fully funded bid writing support service once a suitable funding competition has been identified.
Bid Writing Support
Dorset LEP provides a fully funded, specialist bid writing support service to help more Dorset entrepreneurs, SME’s and projects access government funds to power their business growth, increase collaborations and drive innovation.
Apply for Horizon Scanning Service or Bid Writing Support
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