Environmental iNet “Supporting innovation and growth in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector”

Support Networks –SME support from a network of industry leaders, HEIs and business agencies. University Access –SME support to create/improve new products and services, exploit new markets and to grow. Collaboration –Direct SME support from local universities with relevant expertise, facilities and resources.

SME Support The ERDF Business Assist 12 hours of dedicated University support Innovation Broker Support Access to networks, information and further collaborative opportunities Online Portal – data, contacts, information, research reports, etc

“Supporting innovation and growth in the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector” EnvironmentalRenewable EnergyLow Carbon Air Pollution Contaminated Land Environmental Consultancy Environmental Monitoring Marine Pollution Control Noise & Vibration Control Recovery and Recycling Waste Management Water Supply and Waste Water Treatment Biomass Geothermal Hydro Photovoltaic Wave & Tidal Wind Renewable Consulting Additional Energy Sources Alternative Fuel/ Vehicle Alternative Fuels Building Technologies Carbon Capture & Storage Carbon Finance Nuclear Power Energy Management

Examples of Support Facilities Labs / Prototyping / Testing / Materials… Modelling Rapid Manufacture / Prototyping / Computer Models… Student Projects Research / Concept Development / Placements / KTP’s… Advisory Services Renewables / Waste / Sustainability / Energy / Bio / Earth Resources Business Diagnostics Innovation / Growth / Models / Carbon…

Accessibility Jan 2014 – March 2015 Innovation Broker Aspiration Review / Growth Aims / Action Planning / Brokering / Guidance / Relationship Management / Collaboration Support / Opportunities / Further Support

The Partners / Funders

Future Solent Creating a Low Carbon Economy

Future Solent Board Members

Our Vision Generate economic and business growth, and new jobs. Become a National leader and internationally recognised for our Low Carbon Green Economy Priority 1: New Low Carbon & Green Technology Priority 2: Resource Efficiency in Homes and Businesses Priority 3: Generation of Secure, Renewable & Low Carbon Energy in the Solent Our Priorities

How does the Grant work Who can bid and what for How SMEs in the Solent LEP area Work in the Green sector Wishing to develop low carbon product/service/process Take an innovation to market Looking to grow/create jobs Lacking money/expertise £10,000 Access to facilities in University 12 hours FREE research Up to 50% grant for project costs of £200,000 Stage payments No payback CREATE JOBS OR Hampshire Community Bank Green Loans (7% over base)

Creating a Low Carbon Economy

Questions? Dr John Richardson