IP Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe launches Copyright Hub
First public use of The Copyright Hub and Digital Catapult’s ground-breaking technology
Agreement to use new system in Australia announced
Launch of the public information website copyrightdoneright.org
LONDON, UK. 30 July 2015 – Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe has become the first public user of The Copyright Hub and the Digital Catapult’s innovative new copyright technology at an event in London today. Using a single mouse-click, the Minister was able to secure permission to use a copyrighted image provided by project partner 4Corners Images.
The event marks the first time
Success of Enterprising Libraries Programme
Over the past two years, Hull Libraries have been supporting entrepreneurs to set up and successfully grow their own businesses as part of the national ‘Enterprising Libraries’ programme.The findings of a report into the initiative reveal that the project has attracted high numbers of women, young people and those from black and Asian minority ethnic backgrounds, as well as people that were unemployed or seeking work.
Over 600 people have accessed support through the scheme, which offered start-up advice, funding advice
New commissioner to tackle late payment culture
The government sets out proposals for a Small Business Commissioner to help tackle payment disputes and other unfair practices.
Proposals for a new Small Business Commissioner to lead a culture change in how small businesses resolve disputes with larger companies have been set out today (26 Jul 2015).
The government is publishing a discussion paper on the Small Business Commissioner and is asking businesses for views on its proposals.
The Small Business Commissioner would help small businesses handle disputes over late payment and
Finance Yorkshire News Summer 2015
Finance Yorkshire News Summer 2015
I am delighted that Finance Yorkshire has now invested over £94 million into a wide range of growing companies.
Our investments to date have created and safeguarded 10,196 jobs across Yorkshire and the Humber, increased turnover by £309 million and generated private sector leverage of £179 million. More information about this and more is featured below.
Remember you can find out more on Finance Yorkshire by visiting www.finance-yorkshire.com or follow us on Twitter @FinanceYorks
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CR Parrott Consultants Limited – Rebrand
CR Parrott Consultants Limited – Rebrand
Originally established in 1994, over the last few years CR Parrott Consultants Limited have undergone a period of expansion; most recently with the addition of an Architectural team based at their new office situated at Europarc, Grimsby. The Company has gone from strength to strength in recent times, and they have now signalled the beginning of a new renaissance for the Company by launching a complete rebrand, including a new logo and a freshly designed
Win up to £1200 pounds for your business in Hull
The Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge is a “Dragons’ Den” style competition in Hull for enterprising young people aged 24 or under, with the support of five organisations – Hull Training, The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, Force-7, HWS Hosting and GH Events. The Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge is named in honour of Ruth Badger, former BBC Apprentice Finalist and successful entrepreneur. In 2013 many brave young entrepreneurs faced off with The Badgers, don’t take our word for it.
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UK Government sets up £10m Internet of Things fund
Start-ups challenged to innovate as multi-million pound competition looks to harness the power of technology to create the cities of the future…
A £10 million Internet of Things (IoT) fund has been established by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Innovate UK, with the idea of encouraging UK businesses to envision how the IoT could benefit the general public.
Forward-thinking entrepreneurs who wish to get involved are required to produce a research and development project, detailing how new technology could
Innovation Vouchers
Innovation Vouchers
Overview
You can get up to £5,000 from Innovate UK to pay for an external expert to help your business grow.
You can use this expert to develop or improve an innovative idea for a new product, process or service. Or they could show you how to use design within your business or how to manage and use intellectual property.
Innovate UK can help you find and choose an expert from one of the following:
universities and further education colleges
research and technology institutes
technical
Fast-Form Systems and Finance Yorkshire
Construction firm Fast-Form Systems is targeting international growth after winning a major investment from Finance Yorkshire.
The Grimsby-based formwork business helps companies to reduce build times, costs and carbon use by supplying reusable, adjustable stainless steel brackets that hold plywood or polymer boards securely in place during concrete pours.
An independent study by the Grimsby Institute showed that Fast Form Systems reduces the carbon footprint of a concrete pour by up to 10 times compared to using traditional timber shutters.
Fast-Form Systems has
Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK – 2015 Round Open
Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK – 2015 Round Open
Sponsored by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and administered by Leonard Cheshire Disability, the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK identifies and celebrates business ability by recognising an exceptional disabled entrepreneur.
The competition is open to disabled entrepreneurs on the management board, and with ownership, of any business in the UK. Eligible businesses must have an annual turnover above £10,000 and have been trading for between two and five years.
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