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Technology Strategy Board Launches R&D Grants for SMEs

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Update: The full application process and guidance notes are now live.

Monday (4th April) sees the launch of a new R&D grant scheme from the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) for small and medium-sized companies in science, engineering and technology sectors.

Unlike previous TSB schemes which have required organisations to collaborate in order to secure funding, the R&D grants are available to single companies, which must be based in the UK and fit with the EU definition of an SME. 

Three types of grant are available:

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1 April 2011 by Sam Michel

UKTI Pitch Workshop

The UKTI series of pitch workshops are FREE to attend for Technology/Digital/Mobile/ICT Sector UK-based startups & small/medium sized businesses.

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Date: 2 June 2011
Location: TBA, UK

Social Media Strategy for Business Workshop

This workshop is aimed at small and medium sized businesses looking to utilise Social Media for attracting more customers and increasing sales.

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Date: 18 August 2010
Location: ESCP Business School, UK

Opportunities for the ICT sector in the USA

Join UK Trade & Investment ICT sector specialists and a leading panel of experts from within the field of commercial operations and export trade. Gain practical insights into the "do’s and don’ts" of commercial success in the US from leading firms. Companies will also be offered practical advice from specialists in US business legislation and IPR.

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Date: 2 December 2009
Location: London Stock Exchange, UK

Linux Expo Live

LinuxExpo Live will focus on the benefits of open source to all companies from large enterprises through to SMEs, showcasing just how much the technology and service levels have developed over the last two years.

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Date: 23 October 2008
Location: Olympia Conference Centre, UK

Wanna go to the Web 2.0 Expo in New York or SXSW Interactive?

It’s official and finally I can talk about it! Chinwag has teamed up with the UKTI to take UK digital SMEs on trade missions to New York and Austin, Texas coinciding with two of the world’s most celebrated web events – the Web 2.0 Expo and SXSW Interactive.

The NYC mission coinciding with the Web 2.0 Expo runs 14-19 September 2008.

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9 July 2008 by Deirdre Molloy

Chinwag takes UK digital SMEs on trade tours to New York and Texas!

PRESS RELEASE: London, UK, Wednesday 9 July 2008. Digital SMEs are set for a business boost in the shape of a chance to visit the renowned Web 2.0 Expo in New York in September 2008 and the vibrant SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas in March 2009, thanks to a trade mission organised by Chinwag for UKTI (UK Trade & Investment).

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9 July 2008 by Deirdre Molloy

Shape the strategy for promoting UK digital industry