Lancashire Innovation Network

Coverage: Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Pennine Lancashire, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre,

Finance Type: New Product Development, Renewable Technologies, Technology,

Summary

Delivered by the Business Support and Innovation Team at Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, the Lancashire Innovation Network is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support non-retail SMEs across Lancashire.  A team of experienced, independent advisers provide free impartial advice, guidance and financial assistance for technology and innovation type projects.  The project aims to improve business competitiveness and growth by supporting increased innovation and the effective exploitation of technology, including:

• E-Business – e-commerce, customer engagement, mobile technology development and integration with other systems;
• Product development - patent searches, intellectual property, product testing (using local universities) and bringing new products to market;
• Process Innovation – new business systems including process improvements e.g. Client Relationship Management, Sales Order Processing, Enterprise Resource Planning (E.R.P.) system integration and web integration, feasibility studies, bespoke software, system integration, implementation support.  Hardware and proprietary software are excluded.

The advisors also work with companies to identify options for achieving their growth potential; arrange a free review of manufacturing facilities and engage with the Manufacturing Advisory Service to help deliver areas for improvement and source additional expertise from private sector specialists or other network partners, including local Universities and Colleges.

Funding: Upto £5,000 match funded

Type of Funding: Grant

Project Timeframe - Expiry Date: Tuesday 31st December 2013

Eligibility: ERDF eligibility rules apply

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