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Today’s Running Order

4CNW Business Innovation Support Programme

09:30 Mary McAuliffe, 4CNW Programme Overview

10:05 Una Parsons, How to Register

10:25 4CNW Q&A

10:40 Key Learnings: Regional and International Case Studies

Aisling Smyth, Programme Manager 4CNW

Caroline Southgate, CS Physio, UK - Case Study Presentation

11:00 Q&A

11:15 Coffee and Networking

11:45 Developing your Innovation Challenge

Workshop with Sally Brazier, CEOSTRA, UK

12:45 Q&A

13:00 Closing remarks

Get Innovating -Faster, Better, Smarter

Concreteaction I

Public-private partnerships on

vouchers for innovation

support

Concreteaction II

Public-private partnership on

access to finance

Expert Forum on Innovative Creative Industries

Concreteaction III

Public-private partnership on

cluster excellence & cooperation

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MISSION

To improve the competitiveness of the North West region by strengthening its capacity for innovation through linking Creative Industries with Business, Creative Industries with each other, and Creative Industries with appropriate public bodies

HOW DOES IT WORK?

4CNW BUSINESS INNOVATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME

THE PROCESS:

• Registration

• Matchmaking

• Collaboration

REGISTRATION

• Download and complete application form

• Check eligibility criteria and FAQ’s

• Registration open from 11th July

• Deadline for innovation challenge applications 5pm 2012 27th July

MATCHMAKING

• Shortlisting by Independent Expert Panel early September 2012

• Successful challenges along with recommended Creative Suppliers will be invited to a Matchmaking Event on the

20th September

• Talent Vouchers will be awarded before the end of September

COLLABORATION

• Induction Session will take place in early October 2012

• Projects Collaborations will take place in October /November 2012

• Funding Drawdown will be 20% on commencement and 80% following submission of a short project report

• Mentoring & Help Desk supports available• Evaluation & Feedback / Closure Session mid

December

EXAMPLES

Industry Challenges Creative Services

Agri-food- Add value to product range

Life Sciences- New market need

Technology- New raw materials

Tourism- Increase competitiveness/ sales

Web DesignerFilm Maker

Photographer

JewellerFashion DesignerGraphic Design

CeramicistBlacksmith

WriterMusician

Theatre Company

4CNW: Business Support Programme Summary

GET INNOVATING- FASTER, BETTER, SMARTER