1. Innovation 1st

2. Why Innovation 1st is necessary:
Problem
There is a large number of micro businesses.
Why ?
They haven’t grown, because they do not know who to ask for assistance.
Answer ?
Innovation 1st

3. How Innovation 1st works
University schools & BDM
Local Authorities & sector groups
Chambers & Membership bodies
Trade Assoc
Cluster Groups
Business Support
MAS, LEP
Innovation 1st
Visualisation Centre
Transfer of knowledge
Introduction to technology
Workshop events
Collaboration & Consultation
Idea Assessment
Implementation Plans for Growth
2 days Fully funded
10 technology campaigns

4. How Innovation 1st helps SMEs find “ideas” expertise they need
Technology companies
Apprenticeships
Public Sector
Private Sector
Student / graduate placement
Local
National
International
RAPRA
MIRA
CERAM
PERA
And more. . .
Research
University Support
Commercial Providers
Education and Training
Implementation for Growth

5. How Innovation 1st benefits the local economy
Collaborations
Competitiveness
Turnover
R&D spend