Government Support for Business R&D and Innovation

16th March 2013

20 March 2013
The Government Support for Business R&D and Innovation event is a free workshop to highlight the wide range of Government support available to help small and medium sized enterprises invest in R&D and innovation and to grow their businesses.

Each session will be led by a representative from the relevant delivery body, including HMRC, the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Intellectual Property Office, the Design Council and HIE. There will also be ample time for Q&As. The day will be supported by manned stands.

This workshop should help businesses understand the benefits of R&D tax credits, including increasing claiming for design work where this involves R&D.

Areas covered include:

using the world-class level of R&D tax credit relief to invest more in your R&D
planning for the reduced (10%) rate of corporation tax on profits attributable to patents
using R&D grants available
networking with your peers in R&D
utilising government procurement opportunities for your R&D
maximising the value of intellectual property for competitive advantage
using design to add value and help your business grow.
Who should attend?

This workshop is part of a national series and is open to all innovative companies with a capacity to grow. It is aimed at R&D performing businesses and their professional advisors, to increase their understanding of the Government support available.

The workshops are part of the ‘Business in You’ campaign – a partnership between private enterprise and Government to highlight support for start-ups and growing businesses and encourage entrepreneurial spirit in 2012. For further information about ‘Business in You’ see businessinyou.bis.gov.uk

The workshop is being organised by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in conjunction with the Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

Event details:

Time: 9.30 – 14.50
Venue: Eden Court, Inverness, IV3 5SA

Refreshments and light lunch provided and there is convenient local parking.

As the venue has limited capacity, it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment.

 

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