Welcome to the Advanced Manufacturing round up
Here we share with you the amazing work and initiatives that are happening across the Advanced Manufacturing sector in Liverpool City Region. We'll also be bringing you the latest events and opportunities.
If you'd like to discuss more about advanced manufacturing in Liverpool City Region contact phil.anders@growthplatform.org
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SME manufacturers have invested £22m in technology, backed by Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption programme in the North West. Donna Edwards, programme director, issues rallying call for more manufacturers to seek funded support. Find out more here
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Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, announces five pioneering UK businesses chosen for a new Hydrogen Sensor Accelerator Programme including Liverpool City Region based DefProc Engineering. Find out more here
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Growth Platform are pleased to launch a new export support service to support businesses at every stage of their export journey whether they are contemplating their first venture into exporting or seeking to expand their activities. Find out more here
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Navigating supply chain activity and finding the right opportunities for you can be complicated. To help you on your journey we have developed a toolkit to provide you with valuable insights, best practice and practical tools to enhance your procurement activities.. Find out more here
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Digital Manufacturing Accelerator
The DMA is an initial 10-year partnership between the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to invest in and develop UK manufacturers and their workforce to successfully build global competitiveness.
Find out more here
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.
Digital solutions, expert guidance and funding are available to companies through the hub, allowing them to explore and evaluate their processes, make operational savings, de-risk investments and become more digital savvy.
Find out more here
Made Smarter
If you have a project in mind to adopt technology of Industry 4.0 pillars. Made Smarter will help you to implement a innovative technology and will help you to invest in the technology.
Find out more here
Made in the North West Awards 2024
Applications are open for Insider’s premier manufacturing event - the Made in the North West Awards 2024.
These awards acknowledge and celebrate the great manufacturers in our region.
The event also recognises traditional manufacturers, as well as digital engineering, apprenticeship training schemes and sectors like food and automotive.
Find out more here
Liverpool City Region Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Network
LYVA Labs have developed and manage on online network for the sector. Following will give you rich access to collaborators, events and expertise in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Find out more here
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Flexible Growth Fund
The Flexible Growth Fund provides fast access to finance, removing bottlenecks to unlock existing investment opportunities and leverage private sector investment in job-creating and job-sustaining projects. Loan repayments will be recycled back into the fund, providing new loan capital. This ‘evergreen’ model of fund recycling is a creative method of maximising fund values.
The fund is open to any business in the City Region which is undertaking an expansion project which creates or secures jobs.
Find out more here
Growth Catalyst
Growth Catalyst is a seven-month leadership development programme, designed specifically for owners and senior managers of SMEs in the Liverpool City Region, to help the business grow. The programme is uniquely designed to provide both personal and business support.
The programme includes:
- A 2 day overnight leadership residential. (Thornton Hall Hotel)
- 6 hours of coaching.
- 7 masterclasses.
- 4 x three hour Action Learning set meetings.
- A Business Shadowing Exercise.
- 6 "Essential Skills" online workshops.
- A peer network of likeminded owner/managers
There is no charge for attending the programme, however there is an application and selection process to ensure that places are awarded to businesses that have plans for growth and are committed to meaningful change. Applications close Friday 8th March 2024.
Find out more here
Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is an opportunity for all types of UK organisations (including businesses and academia) to get funding for research and innovation. For UK businesses this is an opportunity to collaborate with partners with the right expertise to expand markets and accelerate innovation across Europe and internationally.
Find out more here
Industry Impact Fund
The Industry Impact Fund (I2F) is designed to support UK industry through access to STFC facilities and scientific expertise. STFC operates the UK national facilities offering X-rays, neutrons and lasers alongside high performance computing (modelling, artificial intelligence, machine learning) enabling the private sector to utilise the expertise and specialist technology to generate industrial and societal impact.
Opened: 1 February 2024 9:00am UK time
Closes: 14 March 2024 4:00pm UK time
Find out more here
Innovate UK Smart Grants January 2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation.
Opened: 18 January 2024
Closes: 24 April 2024
Find out more here
APC25: Industrialising net zero automotive technology
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million for late-stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.
Opens:15 January 2024
Closes:13 March 2024
Find out more here
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Selling to the States: Insights from the US Trade Envoy
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invites businesses from across the North West to hear from the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the US, Rt Hon Sir Conor Burns MP on 12 March at Sci-Tech Daresbury.
Whether you are currently selling to the US or looking to enter the market for the first time, this insightful session will provide a detailed overview of the opportunities that exist for UK businesses.
Why join?
- Gain an overview of what the Atlantic Declaration and state level memoranda of understanding (MOUs) mean for your business
- Hear from local Export Champions, who will share their real-life experiences of successfully selling to the US
- Have your questions answered during an interactive Q&A session
- Speak to our local International Trade Advisers, who will be on hand to give you all the intel you need on the support available to help you expand into the US
Find out more here
Opportunities in the USA: A road map to Texas
Join the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) for this webinar highlighting the areas to consider when looking to expand in the USA, with a focus on the state of Texas. With a strong trade and economic relationship between the UK and the state of Texas, there is no better time to consider this market as part of your export strategy.
This event is ideal for businesses looking to grow their existing footprint, make acquisitions or set up new operations in the USA and learn about the importance of planning accordingly so that no unexpected costs, delays, taxes or fines are experienced during the process.
Find out more here
Explore global e-commerce opportunities
Join the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) to delve into the hot topics around global e-commerce opportunities.
Learn something new and boost your e-commerce know-how
- Learn how to become a global e-commerce success
- Explore live e-commerce opportunities in China and India
- Join Meta as they talk through using AI innovation to sell overseas
Find out more here
Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events
Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia building events in Europe. The travel awards are an excellent mechanism for supporting companies who want to expand their networks across Europe and make an impact in collaborative international research and development projects. These awards encourage UK participation, engagement and visibility at international events and aim to accelerate UK involvement in European research programmes (incl. Horizon Europe and EUREKA.)
Find out more here
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MRWA x Firestarters – Circular Culture Series – Manufacturing, 22 February, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is partnering with Firestarters to deliver a special series. Register here
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How to get your worldwide export logistics working better, 27 February, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Digital Trade Advisers as they talk through how having a smooth shipping, storage and servicing operation is a huge boost for overseas selling. Register here
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LCR Combined Authority Business 2 Business Meeting, 29 February, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are hosting a Business 2 Business Networking Event which will take place at No. 1 Mann Island. Register here
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The 60/90 dilemma – why sluggish UK retail supply chains are due a rethink, 5 March, 11:00am-12:00pm
Join our panel of industry experts in a discussion, moderated by the BRC, about the barriers we need to overcome, and what it will take to change the status quo. Register here
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Horizons: Knowsley Roadshow
10 March, 8:00am-10:00am
The Knowsley Roadshow will give SMEs an opportunity to learn more about exciting and funded opportunities including grant funding. Register here
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BridgeAI Transportation Workshop, 13 March, 10:00am-3:30pm
Join the STFC Hartree Centre to discover how AI can be applied to increase productivity, boost innovation and create new solutions for the Transport sector. Register here
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To see all upcoming events visit our website.
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