2008/09 Sponsors to be confirmed
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Principal Sponsor 2007/08
Boots Centre for Innovation: A Magnet for Global Innovation
Boots Centre for Innovation was created in April 2007 as a non profit making partnership between Boots the Chemist, Longbow Capital, Swansea University and the Welsh Assembly Government. The Centre was created to work closely with early stage companies or lone inventors to develop innovative new products and technologies within the health & beauty sectors.
The principle aim of the Centre is to mentor and support these innovators through each stage of product development and eventuallky launch exciting new consumer products for the shelves of Boots stores.
The Boots Centre for Innovation welcomes entrepreneurs from around the world to present their health & beauty concepts for consideration. At its base in Swansea University, Boots Centre for Innovation provides:
- Business knowledge including: product development expertise, marketing skills and general business management.
- Access to a wealth of scientific expertise
- Funding.
- A gateway to 2,400 Boots the Chemist stores in the UK and access to an international distribution and retail network.
Our objectives for participation in Technium Challenge is to:
- Raise awareness of the Boots Centre for Innovation among innovators and start up businesses, ideally in the health and beauty sectors.
- Meet innovative companies who may have a new innovative product suitable for Boots stores in the UK and throughout the global Boots distribution network.
- Support International Business Wales in attracting new businesses to consider Wales as a potential business location by acting as a magnet for European retail opportunities.
Boots Centre for Innovation, Institute of Life Science, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Contact: Louise Bryce, Marketing Manager, tel: 01792 513722, e-mail: info@bootsinnovation.co.uk, www.bootsinnovation.com
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Professional Services Sponsors 2007/08
Business in Focus offers business start-up, development and exit planning support services plus: Sales & marketing services; PR services; ISO process engineering; Grant & funding support; ILM management training; Sales & marketing training; ISO training; Creativity & problem solving training; Recruitment support & training and Property Services for SMEs. www.businessinfocus.co.uk
At Capital Law we don't try telling you that we're different; we think you'll see that for yourself. We focus on core areas of law and business support. By sticking to what we're good at, our advice is always clear, focused and expert. Our clients are mostly businesses, both publicly quoted and privately owned. They are not impressed with jargon and aren't tolerant of delays. Neither are we. Our lawyers are straight-talking and proactive; they are strong on the law and keep in mind the commercial objective. We work in teams which are structured to enable us to allocate exactly the right resource to each client, whether that client is an individual, a PLC, an SME, or a public organisation. As part of our commitment to working with Technium businesses, we are willing to provide a 1 hour free consultation with you at our Cardiff office focusing on any of our areas of practice: 1) corporate and commercial 2) employment 3) human resources 4) corporate recovery and insolvency 5) commercial property 6) intellectual property and 7) commercial litigation. This free support is limited and will be allocated on a 'first come-first served' basis. Please contact Shona Wooding at s.wooding@oxin.co.uk in the first instance to register your interest. www.capitallaw.co.uk
Eversheds is one of the largest full service law firms in the world with 36 offices worldwide. We specialise in a wide variety of industry sectors including bio and pharma, education, energy, financial institutions, food, healthcare, local government, retail, and telecoms.
Our philosophy is to provide cost predictability and outstanding service. No matter what work our clients send to us, and no matter which of our offices they use, they can expect the same high level of service and the same promise of cost predictability, with 'no surprises' billing.
We know that the measure of our success is the success of our clients' projects. We want to advise in the way that works best for each client, by adapting to their needs and practices. Our collaborative approach of working with rather than for clients is one of our distinctive working styles. Please visit our website www.eversheds.com for more information.
GreyMatter is delighted to offer professional service sponsorship worth £5,000 to early stage enterprises competing in the Technium Challenge. Our programme of support can be adapted to the specific needs of the project team and the enterprise, but broadly speaking, will consist of: Help with your project plan. We use proven diagnostic tools to access:The Market; The Risk; Human Resources; Financial Resources; Project Management; Competitive Position; Enviornmental & Social Impact. GreyMatter can provide the ideal template for a marketing strategy that combines internal and external factors of the enterprise, your financial position and your customer requirements - both now and in the future. We will focus on customers and the added value that you give them, then review best practice project management with an overview of tools to develop and maintain project budgets, schedules and business case. Details at www.GreyMatterUK.com
Haseltine Lake is one of the largest Intellectual Property firms in Europe, with offices in Bristol, London, Leeds and Munich. All of our resources and expertise are exclusively dedicated to IP protection: safeguarding the inventions, creative designs, brand identities and other innovations of our clients.
We have been active members in the Technium network for over two years, helping Technium members to increase their commercial value through the protection of their Intellectual Property. We are very proud to be involved in sponsoring the Technium Challenge business planning competition and are offering a package of professional service advice and support which may include advice regarding; patent, design, copyright, trade mark protection, software protection, domain name rights and licensing. Please contact Simon Rees (Partner UK and European Patent Attorney) for further information, srees@haseltinelake.com or call 0117 910 3200. www.haseltinelake.com
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Other Sponsors 2007/08
SONY has been operating in Wales for over 30 years and is renowned for its progressive approach to modern manufacturing techniques and enhanced customer service. The SONY UK Technology Centre, Pencoed was established in 1992, the heart of the business is the manufacture of business and professional cameras and camera systems for worldwide markets. Additionally the site has an Auto Insertion & Manufacturing Division and a Customer Service Division which includes a technical information call centre, product service and repair centre and logistics function. The deployment of high technology and the skilled resources to maintain the operation are something the SONY team prides itself on. The Pencoed operation is also home to Technium Digital@Sony. This partnership allows the potential for SONY resource and techniques to be utilised in partnership with all Technium resident companies and the support can include a range of services: design for manufacture, material procurement, manufacturing space and/or resource, finished product distribution, customer support and after-sales service. www.sony.co.uk
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