Email News November 2016
Welcome to the November 2016 Email newsletter from Marine South East
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email the text and a suitable image or logo to sj@mseuk.org
Posted 2016-10-04 13:13:18
Solent LEP launch new round of Innovation Programme Fund
To maintain and strengthen the excellence and impact of the business and research community in the Solent, the LEP has announced that it is opening up a further round of the Innovation Programme Fund.
Up to £3m of capital funding will be available in 2016/17 for proposals that seek to invest in new technologies, equipment, infrastructure, facilities and estates that are ready to deliver during the current financial year.
The Solent LEP are keen for the Solent region to lead the UK charge for further innovation. The area is already home to nationally and internationally renowned Universities and research centres, with planned investments valued at over £100m in the areas of marine and maritime, photonics, digital, computer science and autonomous systems; forensics and cyber-security; advanced materials; life sciences immunology and intelligent infrastructure.
The £3m funding competition further reinforces the LEPs commitment to supporting innovation and follows previous investments to bring forward the UKs first dedicated Centre for Cancer Immunology, a £25m state of the art facility Southampton, and the £11m Future Technology Centre in Portsmouth, enabling the University to work more closely with business to develop creative answers to global challenges. Both new centres are currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2017.
The LEP is specifically seeking to invest between £250,000 and £3m, in the form of grant, loan or equity in capital projects which unlock further private sector investment in the area over the next year.
Applications from organisations of all sizes and sectors are welcome and the LEP is keen to encourage "smart manufacturing" projects, enabling production to increase through the use of digital technology, as well as projects that support development of new technology.
The first of two closing dates for applications under this new round is 31st October 2016 and further information on how to apply for the fund is available at the following link:
http://solentlep.org.uk/uploads/documents/Round_2_2016-17_Innovation_Fund_-_October_2016final.pdf
Posted 2016-10-06 08:05:09
H2020 Funding for Blue Growth and Transport for Maritime Sector
H2020 is an EU Research and Innovation programme with funding available up until to 2020. It aims to promote excellent science, industrial leadership and tackle many societal challenges.
Blue Growth is part of the Horizon 2020 agenda and has a number of objectives that are relevant to marine businesses:
* Demonstrate the innovative potential of the Oceans by bringing technology to market - test, demonstrate, scale-up and bring to the market innovative, sustainable technologies, products and services while respecting marine ecosystems
* Foster innovation and business opportunities for rural and coastal areas through new approaches and business models
There are several topics currently open for submission.
Further details can be found in the article -
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/h2020-support-blue-growth-transport-maritime-sector-ian-holmes?trk=mp-author-card
These include;
* Specialised vessel concepts for more efficient
* Multi-use of the oceans marine space, offshore and near-shore: Enabling technologies
* Blue green innovation for clean coasts & seas
* Innovative sustainable solutions for improving the safety and dietary properties of seafood
* Innovations for energy efficiency and emission control in waterborne transport
* Complex and value-added specialised vessels
* Designing "The Port of the future"
Help and advice on H2020 projects and application is available for free from the UK NCP service
Horizon 2020 UK website http://www.h2020uk.org
The National Contact Point for Blue Growth is Ian Holmes
ian.holmes@innovateuk.gov.uk
Twitter @UKH2020_Sustain
The National Contact Point for Transport is Louise Mothersole Louise.Mothersole@innovateuk.gov.uk Twitter @NCP_Transport
What about Brexit?
The UK government has provided reassurance to UK participants of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme with a commitment to safeguard funding for research and innovation projects.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-union-funding
Posted 2016-10-14 14:13:12
Rampion Offshore Wind project update
Construction work on the Rampion project is now well underway both onshore and offshore and an update newsletter has been produced which is available to download.
After 6 years of planning and development, construction of the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm started in the autumn of 2015. Offshore construction got started in February 2016 with the installation of the first foundation by jack-up vessel MPI Discovery.
The Rampion team managing the construction of the wind farm has moved into a temporary facility at Newhaven Port, which will be home until the specially designed operations and maintenance base is completed.
To read more about the construction contractors, the onshore and offshore construction works as well as details of career opportunities and a new apprenticeship scheme please download the Rampion Wind Farm newsletter at the following link:
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/journals/
Posted 2016-10-04 19:43:15
New marine Engineer Apprenticeship standard published
The new marine engineer apprenticeship standard has been published by the Government.
The document, which describes the job role that an apprentice will be doing and the skills required of them by the marine engineering sector, can be found at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-marine-engineer
An employer-led group will now help produce the associated assessment plan and will in time work with the qualification body to develop specific qualifications to support this new apprenticeship standard.
The new apprenticeship standard will replace the relevant engineering manufacture framework pathway.
The Government has recently published proposals for how the transition from frameworks to standards will be undertaken. These proposals also cover the suggested funding changes that will impact all employers who take on apprentices from May 2017 under the existing apprenticeship frameworks.
Posted 2016-10-14 14:20:31
New Innovate UK funding for Manufacturing and Materials + London Briefing event
Innovate UK is to invest £15m to fund another round of projects that focus on identified technical or commercial challenges facing manufacturing and/or materials. The aim of this competition is to stimulate and broaden innovation in manufacturing and materials.
UK businesses of all sizes have the opportunity to apply for a share of £15 million to work on innovation projects in manufacturing and/or materials. However, the outcomes should lead to increased productivity, competitiveness and growth for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Innovate UK expects projects to range in size from total costs of £50,000 to £2 million. Projects should last between 6 months and 3 years.
Key Dates:
Competition opens Monday 21 November 2016
Registration deadline Noon on Wednesday 18 January 2017
Application deadline Noon on Wednesday 25 January 2017
A briefing event for interested companies will be taking place in London on Wednesday 23rd November 2016 at the Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London.
For full details about the event and more information on the funding please visit:
http://tinyurl.com/zjvmss9
Posted 2016-10-28 14:02:13
Innovate 2016 -2nd-3rd November 2016, Manchester
Innovate 2016 - 2nd - 3rd November 2016 is taking place this week in Manchester Central.
Hear from inspirational speakers including: Vivienne Parry, Writer and Broadcaster, Wayne Hemingway, Renowned British Designer, Iain Bomphray, Chief Technology Specialist, Williams F1, Paul Clarke, Chief Technology Officer at Ocado and Juergen Maier, Chief Executive at Siemens.
Innovation showcase
A whopping 25 companies from Innovate UK's Innovation Showcase of exceptional UK companies will be unveiling new products at Innovate 2016.
Immersive Tech Zone
See the very latest in augmented and virtual reality in Innovate UK's Immersive Tech Zone featuring Holovis, Serious Games International, Mind Wave Ventures and the Transport Systems Catapult.
Meet international buyers, investors and experts
This event brings together deal-makers, thought-leaders, experts and international investors. Use the event to network with innovators, research centres, universities, resellers, retailers and investors.
Don't miss out - register now
Register online at https://www.events.ukti.gov.uk/innovate-uk-2016/registration/index/
If you have any questions about the event or registration process, please get in touch by email: innovate2016@diteventspecialist.co.uk or call 020 7034 4842.
Posted 2016-10-29 14:07:42
Business Opportunities from the Growth of Future South, Friday 4th November 2016, Winchester
Future South (previously Future Solent) is holding its 5th Annual Conference on Friday 4th November 2016 in the Guildhall Winchester.
More than 250 visitors will:
* Start to secure finance opportunities for their projects
* Learn how Greentech South members have been supported to win funds, loans, contracts and contacts
* Find out which projects our Energy team will bring to the South
* Network with like-minded businesses and academics
* See cutting edge tech in our Expo
* Enter a tech challenge set by the Offshore Renewable Energy catapult
* Find out who will win the first annual David Green award
The Key Note Speaker is Sir Vince Cable, a key leader in the last government. Sir Vince will bring some clarity to the post Brexit landscape and will announce the launch of the Hampshire Community Bank.
Contact: richard@futuresouth.org
for more info on exhibiting or booking your place.
Posted 2016-09-26 17:51:38
NOC Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase, 14th-18th November 2016, Southampton
Join the National Oceanography Centre for their marine autonomy and technology event which will showcase world-leading platform and sensor developments, engaging many stakeholder groups from both the private and public sector, all united around the benefits that can be achieved from development and use of marine autonomy for ocean observation.
The NOC has been pioneering in the development of Marine Autonomous Systems for nearly 20 years now, developing platforms that have collected data from the most challenging environments,transforming our understanding of the ocean. Their world-leading thinking has also been shared with companies operating in this sector, and they continue to build an impressive portfolio of collaborative projects with industry partners that will develop the next generation of marine autonomy going forward.
Full details of the Marine and Technology showcase for 2016 can be found at the following location:
https://conference.noc.ac.uk/matshowcase?utm_campaign=541190_October%202016%20Transport%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotmailer&dm_i=2VFU,BLL2,1IQWPG,155P1,1
