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Upcoming event
03/11/09
AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 14-17 January 2010
Autosport International is firmly established as an essential part of the calendar for motorsport professionals, who want to be first in-the-know for the forthcoming season.
Almost 80,000 visitors from 49 countries attended in 2009, including over 26,000 trade buyers, demonstrating the show's international appeal and significant representation in the global motor racing industry. Furthermore, despite the economic climate, over $700 million worth of business was generated at the show.
Marking the beginning of the 2010 season, Autosport International will once again host a wide range of the industry's leading companies, exhibiting the latest innovations. Exhibitors already confirmed for the 2010 show include Willans, the world's foremost harness manufacturer and supplier to F1 team Brawn GP, performance suspension manufacturer Eibach Springs, transmission specialists Xtrac, and high-performance coatings supplier Zircotec.
For more information, please visit
http://www.autosport-show.com.
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£2.5 Million funding support for transport businesses
Transport businesses from around the East Midlands are now able to access £2.5million worth of funding and consultancy support to drive forward innovation, through the Transport iNet.
The fund, provided by East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and a successful bid to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will enable the Transport iNet to deliver a range of measures to help small and medium sized businesses to innovate. These include finance for research and development collaborations with universities, innovation support grants for specialist consultancy, as well as a comprehensive timetable of events and training to share knowledge across the five key sectors.
Transport iNet advisors will provide guidance to businesses and individuals in the aerospace, rail, marine, automotive and motorsport sectors to maximise opportunities for innovation. SME’s will be able to overcome barriers that come with developing novel products or services, with the assistance of the Innovation Support Grant. With up to £10,000 on offer, businesses can use this to source external expertise which will help deliver their innovative transport related projects.
The Higher Education Collaboration Fund supports research and development projects and joint working between academia and business. The grant strives to strengthen and improve the regions HEI’s reputation for transport research and innovation.
Additional advice and support will be on offer at more than 40 informative events taking place throughout the region. These activities will aim to highlight key issues that are currently affecting the industry and provide an opportunity for networking and identifying future opportunities.
Located at the Systems Engineering Innovation Centre (SEIC) at Loughborough University, the Transport iNet is a business-led organisation funded by emda and the ERDF. The iNet is actively seeking applicants for support and funding. Free consultancy is currently available from the Transport iNet advisors to promote innovation among transport businesses to increase their long term profitability and maintain their competitive advantage.
For more information visit www.eminnovation.org.uk or contact Carol Wright on 01509 635270.
