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New Ideas Programme
Tel: 01245 430350 Web: www.essexinnovation.co.uk
About Us
The New Ideas Programme is for individuals or start up companies who have a innovative product or service
What is innovation?
Innovation – the successful commercialisation of new ideas – is vital if we are to see our economy grow stronger and witness the emergence of a new generation of businesses able to compete in the international marketplace.
The Essex Innovation Programmes, therefore, are working to create the best possible environment within Essex, Thurrock and Southend, that allows both new and existing businesses to exploit to the full potential of their new ideas and creativity.
Support Available
The Essex Innovation Programmes include a free of charge range of specialist services that can enable you to fully exploit your innovative business idea, help sustain your business in those difficult initial stages and leave it well placed for future growth.
Practical, meaningful advice from an assigned specialist mentor will include:
• How to assess whether there is a market for your idea
• How to secure finance to develop your business
• Strategies to protect your idea and potential profits
• How to win business in niche markets
• Effective use of design
• Options for the development of your business
• The development of new products and services
• How to turn your idea into a money making venture
How does it work?
The programmes are fully flexible to suit what you need. We have a range of specialist mentors who will work with you to develop your ideas.
Your mentor will recommend a plan of action for you to help you achieve what your goals.
Am I eligible for support?
- You have a new innovative product or service.
- You have been trading for less than 1 year or pre start-up
- You are based in Essex
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