45th St. Gallen Symposium: Swiss Competitiveness: From Innovation to Entrepreneurship
Innovation 1 st
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Innovation 1 st
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Innovation 1 st. Why Innovation 1 st is necessary:. Problem There is a large number of micro businesses. Why ? They haven’t grown, because they do not know who to ask for assistance. Answer ? Innovation 1 st. How Innovation 1 st works . University schools & BDM. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Innovation 1st
Why Innovation 1st is necessary:• Problem
– There is a large number of micro businesses.• Why ?
– They haven’t grown, because they do not know who to ask for assistance.
• Answer ?– Innovation 1st
How Innovation 1st works University schools &
BDM
Local Authorities &
sector groups
Chambers & Membership
bodiesTrade Assoc
Cluster Groups
Business Support
MAS, LEP
Innovation 1st
Transfer of knowledge
Workshop events
Introduction to technology
Idea Assessment
Collaboration &
Consultation
2 days Fully funded10 technology campaigns
Implementation Plans for Growth
Visualisation Centre
How Innovation 1st helps SMEsfind “ideas” expertise they need
•Technology companies
•Apprenticeships•Public Sector•Private Sector•Student / graduate placement
•Local•National•International
•RAPRA•MIRA•CERAM•PERA•And more. . .
Research University Support
Commercial Providers
Education and Training
Implementation for Growth
How Innovation 1st benefits the local economy
• Collaborations • Competitiveness• Turnover• R&D spend
