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South East Business Innovation & Growth Overview - BIG Kent Launch 2 nd February 2010 Presented on behalf of Ray Wynne, SEB IG by Dr Pal Kulandaivel, University of Greenwich. SE BIG – key facts. Funded by SEEDA to stimulate business growth Regional network of 8 Innovation & Growth Teams
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South East Business Innovation & GrowthOverview - BIG Kent Launch2nd February 2010Presented on behalf ofRay Wynne, SEBIG by Dr Pal Kulandaivel, University of Greenwich
SEBIG – key facts Funded by SEEDA to stimulate business growth Regional network of 8 Innovation & Growth Teams - UoG is heavily involved in Kent & Medway IGT Wealth of experience from Enterprise Hubs, IAS, HGCP etc., - Again UoG has deep involvement in the hubs To increase SE business turnover attributable to new products To increase the number of SE businesses operating internationally To maximise SE’s share of Inward Investment To generate GVA* and high quality jobs for the region, including *Gross Value Addition = Turnover + Employee salaries
SEBIG - Increase turnover - Increase productivity - Grow to the next level up - Expand into new markets - Access international markets - Expand product range What’s in it for companies ? How will this be achieved ? - Tailored Support Program - Coaching/Mentoring - Leveraging public R&D funds - Innovation opportunities - Close collaboration with funders, investment agencies etc., - Working as a partnership
Contact Point Ray Wynne Portfolio Director Kent & Medway Innovation & Growth Team 34 Tower View Kings Hill Kent ME19 4UY e: ray.wynne@innovationgrowth.co.uk t: 01732 878076 m: 079 3950 8210 w: www.innovationgrowth.co.uk/kentmedway