Job title – Business Growth Adviser at Business Ready How long have you been at UWSP? I started in my current role at Business Ready in January 2020, just a couple of months before the first lockdown. What did you do prior to joining UWSP? I would describe myself as something as a start-up expert, […]
Entrepreneurs and innovators pioneering new ways of creating a better transport system will see their ideas brought to life from idea through to inception with thanks to government funding, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has announced today (7 October 2021). Up to 53 projects will be awarded a share of £1.95 million in Department for Transport funding. Past […]
TalentTech is a technical and technology recruitment consultancy for the whole of the UK. We specialise in software sales jobs and technical sales jobs in many sectors and we get involved with recruitment from graduate entry level through executive recruitment. There are seven of us in the business – with a combined experience of between […]
Job title: Innovation Centre Manager, University of Warwick Science Park How long have you been at UWSP? I joined the University of Warwick Science Park in May 2000, working across multiple sites. What did you do prior to joining UWSP? I worked for 10 years at the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta), formerly known […]
A Warwickshire company which supplies ground screws as an alternative to concrete foundations – and counts Manchester United and McDonald’s as clients – is on target to hit £1 million in annual revenue after moving into a new HQ in Ryton. The Ground Screw Centre was established in 2016 by directors Steve Hawthornthwaite and […]
The Prof. Lord Bhattacharyya building, home to the National Automotive Innovation Centre, based at the University of Warwick, has received an impressive three awards at the RIBA West Midlands regional awards. The building scooped top spot for Building of the Year, Client of the Year and the Regional Award, beating off stiff competition from across the West […]
WMG is proud to play a part in the Our Future Moves exhibition at the Coventry Transport Museum. The interactive exhibition tells the stories of the objects on display by envisioning how future cities may look and explores how pioneering developments in transport and technology could affect the environment and the way we live. It features […]
Be sure that you aren’t making these common mistakes when it comes to your pricing strategy: 1. Being too quick to drop your prices: Price is just one of many factors a customer considers when making their buying decision. Slashing prices can de-value your product and erode your margin without necessarily boosting sales. 2. Underestimating […]
Innovate UK have launched a number of funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from software ecosystem development to zero emission transport. A selection of the current funding competitions are outlined below, the full list can be found on the Innovate UK website. If you are interested in applying for an Innovate UK grant and […]
Digital technology has the potential to transform manufacturing and engineering in the West Midlands, but many businesses in the sector have yet to take advantage of new innovations for a variety of reasons. A new £1.9 million scheme, Made Smarter, can help these businesses use emerging technology through grants, upskilling, and leadership training. Barry Jones, […]