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INVITATION to the launch of new call for SWCTN Automation Fellows

You’re invited to the Bristol launch of an exciting new funding call by the South West Creative Technology Network for those interested in automation, including robotics and AI on Wednesday 19th December 4-7pm at The Station, Bristol BS1 2AG.

SWCTN are offering 24 paid (£15K) fellowships to people from industry, academia and new talent. This is a great chance to take time to think about new and innovative approaches automation, with the possibility of further prototype funding down the line. 

For the full call: https://swctn.org.uk/automation/automation-call-out-brief/

 The launch will be a chance to hear about the call in more detail, and have any questions or queries answered.

Sign up for the launch here: https://uwe.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/south-west-creative-technology-network-launch-event-2

 

 

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We are at the intersection of robotics, AI and one of the biggest societal issues of our time

Business Leader recently sat down with Rob Parkes, the CEO of Service Robotics Ltd – a South West-based company that is changing the future of technology amongst the elderly.

With healthcare and societal issues relating to older generations being overlooked by the majority of the tech sector, Service Robotics is revolutionising how to use technology make the lives of the elderly better.

Service Robotics’ primary service is GenieConnect® – a companion robot service that uses an AI-enabled programme to help improve connectivity and support for the UK’s older generations.

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Shortlist Preview: C2I 2018 – A Celebration of Collaboration 

The shortlisted finalists for The Engineer’s 2018 Collaborate To Innovate awards highlight the strength and depth of UK engineering innovation 

Now in its third year, Collaborate To Innovate (C2I) was launched to uncover inspiring examples of UK engineering collaboration and highlight the way in which engineers from different sectors and disciplines are working together to address some of society’s most fundamental challenges.

It’s fair to say that over the past three years it hasn’t disappointed, and has helped showcase a host of truly groundbreaking projects: from medical innovations that will enable us to live longer, healthier lives; to transportation technologies that are helping to change the way we get from A to B.

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Robotic Companies Dominating Disrupt 2018 in the SouthWest

Hardware tech companies from Bristol and Bath make up over a third of the top 25 most disruptive startups in the region.

The annual index, compiled by ADLIB, Foot Anstey and Tällt, shows the region as a global innovation hub. Judges selected the small and medium-sized companies based on a range of factors, from the make-up of their founding team and investors to their technology and ambition.

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Global Business Innovation Visit to South Korea – Advanced Materials FINAL CALL

Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme, delivered by the Enterprise Europe Network, is organising a second technology visit to South Korea for businesses developing advanced materials for mobility. Key technology areas are composites, light weighting, carbon fibre and high performance materials.

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£65.4 million Government funding boost for National Composites Centre in South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire’s status as the future for advanced manufacturing has received a £65m boost from the Government, in a move that will ensure the region remains at the forefront of innovation in the sector.

The funding announced on 10 August, will go to the National Composites Centre (NCC), South Gloucestershire’s world-leading institution for composites research and development, which works with leading manufacturers on research into future industrial materials.

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Join the Department for International Trade at the Technology Mission 2018 22 – 25 October 2018, Singapore & Kuala Lumpur

The UK’s Department for International Trade invites you to join the Technology Missions to Singapore and Malaysia from 22 – 25 October 2018.

During the missions you will be able to meet and network with local companies and
commercial officers within the Technology sector while also learning about
upcoming opportunities to export your product.

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Fully Funded Visit and Support to South Korea – IOT – Healthcare Companies

Selected companies will be fully funded to participate in a full programme of activity which will include preparing for the visit, attending the IOT Korea Exhibition and International Conference 2018. Visiting key centres of excellence and meeting South Korean companies with the aim of developing strong international partnerships for future collaboration.

Please note the deadline for application is 26th July 2018 for more information please click links below.

Business West  

To Apply

IoT Week Korea 2018