Connecting you to new opportunities
through Enterprise Europe Network in London

Welcome to the London Innovation Network e-newsletter which we hope will tell you more about the services available to you, helping your business to grow, innovate and succeed!

On 3rd September, The Innovatory hosted 12 Turkish business centres and trade associations at their office in east London, three of which are also partners of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and represent different regions of Turkey.

Similar to Business Link in Turkey, these centres visited London to share innovation experiences & best practice, and to find out more about the services & partnership opportunities provided by the London Innovation Network.

In the month ahead

• 16th September: Intelligent sensors: assessing transferable applications for development of novel technologies
  
  
• 22nd September: Optimising funding opportunities for collaborative research and development projects
  
  
• 23nd September: Funding opportunities for SMEs in the healthcare sector
  
  
• 5th October: Funding opportunities for the creative industries
  
  
• 7th October: Value from waste: generating sustainable bi-products from waste for re-use
  
  
• 20th October: Poland: a strong economy with high potential

Special offers

There are still industry places available for London companies wishing to attend the next LTN life science networking event: Addressing Bottlenecks in Drug Discovery.

Entry is £80 +VAT for large companies (more than 150 employees), £60 +VAT for small/medium companies (50-149 employees) and £40 for micro companies (49 employees and below).

To find out more more contact Lauren at l.gold@LTNetwork.org / +44(0)870 730 8661

Innovation management seminars

How innovative is your business? Need a boost to your creativity? How is your business surviving through these tough times?

Find solutions and discover how to integrate innovation into your business strategy by attending our two-day innovation management seminar, with guest presenter Ben Finn OBE, an entrepreneur, musician, software developer and founder of Sibelius - the world's best selling music software business!

This course is suitable for managers and staff involved in business development that are eager to learn about new methods and practical techniques associated with true innovation.

When? Monday 19th October & Monday 26th October, 10.00-16.00

To register your place or to find out more contact us at rokayia@theinnovatory.com / 020 7241 7499. Book early to guarantee your place as spaces are limited!

Doing business in Europe: spotlight on Poland

With a population reaching almost 40 million and GDP growth at 4.8 per cent in 2008, Poland represents the biggest market in central and eastern Europe and has great potential for growth. It benefits from an excellent geographical location, a well-educated labour force and a stable and strong economy.

As the largest recipient of EU funding in the region and with the European Football Championship in 2012, Poland is expected to boost investment in infrastructure, hospitality and related services.

Trade between Poland and the UK has grown quickly and in 2008, the UK was Poland's fourth largest trading partner, with most opportunities found in advanced engineering, security, education & training, science and agriculture. Find out more about Poland by downloading the country profile and by attending our seminar "Poland: a strong economy with high potential" on 20th October.

For more country profiles visit www.londonchamber.co.uk/europe or email europe@londonchamber.co.uk.

This information is delivered by the London Innovation Network, which brings together GLE, LTN, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Innovatory to deliver Enterprise Europe Network in London.
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The London Innovation Network provides practical, hands-on support and information for London businesses seeking funding, hoping to expand their business into Europe, or wishing to develop technology partnerships.

Led by GLE, the Network is made up of four partner organisations with direct experience of delivering services to small businesses: GLE, London Chamber of Commerce & Industry, LTN (London Technology Network), and The Innovatory.

Enterprise Europe Network is made up of 600 organisations in more than 40 countries; as part of this network we can help you to find a business partner from across Europe, access information on EU legislation, benefit from innovation networks and find information on funding opportunities.

Our services...

- 1:1 advice and support
- networking events
- bulletins and briefings
- innovation expertise
- discover funding opportunities
- find a business / research partner