Business Link

Business Link Clinic - Funding for Life Sciences

Are you making the most of European funding opportunities?

If you are a 'life sciences' business in the East of England join us to make sure you and your business are not missing out and learn about the opportunities and support available through the European Framework Programme, Eurostars and Business Link.

Start date/time: 9.25am 16th March
End date/time: 12.30pm 16th March
Venue: The Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridgeshire CB21 6GP
Organiser name: Business Link
Organiser tel: 0845 601 1000

Provisional programme:

9:30 – 10:10: Overview of the funding from Europe:
Alejandro Rodriguez-Ramos - East of England Brussels Office

The European Perspective: The aims of the European Commission in funding
The European Investment Bank and how it assists funding
European funding initiatives outside of FP7 and Eurostars

10:00-10:40: The Eurostars Programme:
Pete Munday – Technology Strategy Board

The amount of funding available
The eligibility criteria and process for applying for funding
Case studies of companies that have applied successfully

10:40-11:05: How Business Link can help:
Claire Lachlan - Business Link

What services can Business Link provide?
How we can support companies with their applications for funding
The new voucher system and how Business Link can support you
How Enterprise Europe can assist in finding partners for FP7 and Eurostars

11:05 – 11:20: Tea and coffee

11:20 – 11:45: ERBI’s vision and the advantages of ERBI membership:
Harriet Fear - ERBI

11:45 – 12:25: Framework 7:
Graham Hughes - FP7 UK National Contact Point for Health

Funding available and eligibility criteria for applying for funding
The recent health calls
Case studies of companies that have applied successfully

12:25: Closing remarks from Business Link

The event is free, but places are limited. Please book yours by phoning Business Link on 0845 601 1000 or visit: www.bookevents.org

Venue: Date: Tuesday, 16th March 2010
Time: 9.25 – 12.30am

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Organisation: Business Link

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