Overview
Innovate UK is keen to encourage and support the design of connected energy system projects in Northern Ireland. This workshop will outline funding availability, eligible costs and the types of projects Innovate UK is keen to support. This will include guidance on how to make a strong application and how to encourage collaboration, networking and cluster development.
Why attend?
As well as outlining what new funding is available, this workshop will also provide some insight into what a good project looks like and how to enable the formation of local clusters to make a strong case for support.
The event is primarily targeted at:
- energy companies
- technology providers
- public bodies
- councils
- government and academia
We look forward to you joining us in what will be an insightful and engaging afternoon.
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:30 | Registration & networking lunch |
| 13:00 | Welcome & introduction: Richard Pelan, Invest NI |
| 13:10 | Introduction to the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund – Clean Growth challenges – David Richardson, Innovate UK |
| 13:20 | Overview of the Prospering from the Energy Revolution Programme – David Richardson, Innovate UK |
| 13:45 | Initial plans for this years Detailed Local Energy Systems Designs competition – David Richardson, Innovate UK |
| 14:10 | Questions – David Richardson, Innovate UK |
| 14:20 | Consortium and company pitches –Jenni McDonnell, KTN |
| 15:00 | What support can we give to applicants (discussion session) – helping to build consortium, grant writing workshops etc. – Jenni McDonnell, KTN |
| 15:30 | Final Questions – KTN, Innovate UK and Invest NI |
| 15:40 | Energy related Trade Missions – Sam Knox, Invest NI |
| 15:45 | Collaborative Network funding – Joanne McMullan, Invest NI |
| 15:50 | Summary – Richard Pelan, Invest NI |
| 15:55 | Networking and coffee |
| 16:00 | Pre book breakout meetings with individual consortia to discuss existing projects, ideas – KTN, Innovate UK, Invest NI |
| 16:30 | Close |
