Innovate UK’s Global Business Accelerator Programme, delivered by the Enterprise Europe Network, is organising a visit to India for businesses focused on Circular Economy. The programme aims to help SMEs build and increase knowledge on circular economy initiatives in India. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet key industry stakeholders, develop innovative solutions, commercial contacts and knowledge transfer partners based in Hyderabad and Bengaluru (Bangalore).

THE PROGRAMME

The Global Business Accelerator Programme is designed to stimulate international innovation collaboration and opportunity with in strategic technology sectors. The programme will be divided into 3 structured phases:

Getting ready for the market – Workshop on Circular Economy and strategic planning

Visiting the market – Site visits and meetings with leading industry experts, researchers and innovative collaborative partners

Exploring the opportunity – Support in developing new solutions, accessing finance and commercialisation

KEY AREAS

Enterprise Europe Network would like to invite businesses who engage in the following areas:

• Industrial Symbiosis
• Clean /Green Tech
• Low Carbon Solutions
• Bio Tech / Bio- Economy
• Energy Management
• Re-Manufacturing
• Digital Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
• Flexible And Distributed Manufacturing
• Light-Weighting Through Design
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence
• Additive Manufacturing
• Research And Development

WHY INDIA?

India has experienced rapid and sustained becoming the world’s third fastest growing economy. With a young population and emerging manufacturing sector, India is best poised to create valuable development and innovative regeneration through its developing Circular Economy initiatives.

India is heavily engaged in new and innovative approaches to regenerate its cities, under the Smart Cities initiative. The Circular Economy in this manufacturing nation sits at the core of these actions creating a wealth of opportunities for research, development and commercialisation.

WHY INDIA?

India has experienced rapid and sustained becoming the world’s third fastest growing economy. With a young population and emerging manufacturing sector, India is best poised to create valuable development and innovative regeneration through its developing Circular Economy initiatives.

India is heavily engaged in new and innovative approaches to regenerate its cities, under the Smart Cities initiative. The Circular Economy in this manufacturing nation sits at the core of these actions creating a wealth of opportunities for research, development and commercialisation.

FUNDING

For eligible companies, the visit will be funded through the Global Business Accelerator Programme, including, flights, five nights’ accommodation (one representative per company).

CLOSING DATE FOR FULL APPLICATION:

11TH FEBRUARY 2018

BRIEFING EVENT:

22nd FEBRUARY 2018