1. R&D Support in the NW Free support for regional organisations applying for TSB funding Anthony Walker Frameworks NW Lancaster House Hotel, Lancaster Thursday, 26 th March 2009

2. The Role of Frameworks NW Promote the involvement of NW organisations in collab R&D (FP7 and TSB) Assist Northwest organisations to access funds for R&D Build strategic partnerships between business and knowledge base Who are we?

3. Why get involved… Development of advanced technologyIncrease number of trained staff Access to advanced technologyExposure of staff to new areas of technology Collaboration with key playersAccess to new markets Collaboration with key customersAccess to new geographical areas Marketing and technological intelligenceRaising profile throughout Europe Funding for something that you were planning on doing The competition may be involved!!

4. FUNDING FOR EUROPEAN COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Free help available in the Northwest… INFORMATION PROVISION Provision of up to date information and advice on European funding opportunities for you BROKERING COLLABORATION *NEW* Linking industry and SMEs with European research performers in mutually beneficial R&D collaborations TRAINING Providing tailored workshops, events and mentoring to organisations and individuals with a view to creating long-term stability of knowledge PROPOSAL SUPPORT One to one guidance on preparing proposals and independent expert evaluation of documentation

5. How we can help YOU… Enquiry from client Proposal submission Awareness raising of current callsDirect contact 1. Highlight opportunities 3. Consortium building (partners) 5. Proposal clinic 2. Shape ideas into project 4. Writing guidance 6. Pre-submission report

6. How we work with KTNs Frameworks NW KTN North West Any sector Focus on SMEs National Specialist sectors Technical experts GENERIC SUPPORT TO BUILD PROPOSALS PARTNER SEARCH

7. Future event... Innovation using Framework Programme 7 – an Introduction Collaborative Research & Development Opportunities for YOUR Organisation Providing key information on European funding opportunities for research and development and providing practical information on strategies for accessing funds FREE EVENT… Thursday 7 th May 2009 URBIS, Manchester 10.30am - 3.30pm (including lunch and networking opportunities) FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT SAM HOLDEN on 0151 632 8888 or sam.holden@frameworksnw.co.uksam.holden@frameworksnw.co.uk

8. Further information Find opportunities Frameworks NW RTC North, Stanley Grange, Ormskirk Road, Knowsley L34 4AR UK T: +44 (0)151 632 8888 F: +44 (0)151 632 8889 Web: www.frameworksnw.co.ukwww.frameworksnw.co.uk Anthony.walker@frameworksnw.co.uk