The EIC Environmental Investment Network Welsh Reception

Wednesday January 30th 2008, 8.00am – 10.00am

The Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay

A unique collaboration between Clarkslegal LLP and The Environmental Industries Commission and sponsored by Lloyds TSB and Intellectual Property specialists, Mathys & Squire.

Designed to facilitate the raising of finance within the environmental sector and provide support, information and networking opportunities for investors seeking investment opportunities and companies, social enterprises and academic institutions within the environmental sector.

VIP Guest Speaker is Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economic Development and Transport for Wales.

The event will be chaired by Dafydd Downes, Partner of Clarkslegal and will include a free breakfast buffet and networking with representatives of Clarkslegal, The Environmental Industries Commission, Lloyds TSB Business and Mathys & Squire.

To confirm your attendance at this event and receive your ticket and itinerary, please RSVP to Matthew Evans, 029 2055 7559, mevans@forburyenvironmental.com.

www.environmentalinvest.com

Labels: events, investment

Your chance to influence the direction of future research into climate change adaptation in the built environment.

Free two day workshop - Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th January 2008, Park Inn Hotel,
West Bromwich, Birmingham. Meals and accommodation are included.

Sustaining Knowledge for a Changing Climate is an EPSRC funded project that brings together researchers, industrial collaborators, practitioners, end-users and other stakeholders with an interest in research and its outcomes in the context of impacts of climate change and related adaptation strategies and measures within the built environment.

Potential research sectors:

• flooding


• transport infrastructure


• electricity supply


• urban planning


• new and existing buildings


• water resources


• coast

Cross-cutting issues:

• system vulnerability and resilience


• extremes


• decision making


• adaptive management

Registration form and more information.

Labels: climate change, conference, flooding, research

Technium Challenge is an annual competition for start-up and spin-out technology businesses within Wales and the UK. Successful applicants receive a bespoke business acceleration programme, while the winner and runners-up receive a package comprising support with rent, legal and marketing advice. The competition also provides a fast-track route into Technium, Wales' network of innovation centres dedicated to supporting young technology businesses.

Plus - businesses intending to be based in Mid Wales could win an additional £1,000 towards rental costs at Technium Aberystwyth.

For more information on eligibility and the application process visit www.technium.co.uk/challengeuk.

Labels: competition, spin-out, technium

Innovation into Action

10-11th March, Cardiff

If you are...

An inventor or innovator
A developer in an SME, R&D department or academic institution. This event is for YOU!

or if you are...

A buyer, manufacturer or distributor
A technology scout, business development executive or R&D professional
A venture capitalist, business angel or investor This event is for YOU!

Register online now

Innovation Into Action 2008 is a unique event for professionals looking for new products, new ideas or new technologies to meet and discuss commercial opportunities direct with the developer.

This exciting two-day innovation brokerage event combines an innovation partnering event of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings to discuss potential deals with a showcase exhibition and networking lounge.

It is the FIRST and ONLY event to bring these two groups together to discuss collaborations, explore partnerships and make deals.

www.innovationintoaction.co.uk

Labels: events, investment, trade exhibition

NEMEX Renewables Innovation Award

Have you taken an innovative approach towards the installation of a small-scale, embedded renewable system? How about your customers? Could your installation win the NEMEX Renewables Innovation Award presented during Sustainabilitylive (20-22 May 08)?

Entry form and further details available from www.sustainabilitylive.com

Labels: awards