REWARD: Up to £100,000 investment plus support to develop your idea
]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:55:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2007/01/futurelabs-call-for-ideas-now-open http://www.g2i.org/article/2007/01/the-big-leap-competition From April to August 2007, Striding Out is hosting it's next Big Leap Competition for ten budding entrepreneurs. The competition focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills in young people aged 18-30, providing them with a package of support.
]]> Chris Barrow Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:16:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2007/01/the-big-leap-competition http://www.g2i.org/article/2007/01/uk-patent-office---new-name-%26-new-ceo After three years as the Chief Executive of the UK Patent Office, Ron Marchant is scheduled to leave the Office in March 2007. The decision by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) not to renew his contract comes at a time when Intellectual Property is high on the political agenda.
]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2007/01/uk-patent-office---new-name-%26-new-ceo http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/new-%C2%A32.75m-pipss-themed-call-for-defence-%26-security-projects ]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/new-%C2%A32.75m-pipss-themed-call-for-defence-%26-security-projects http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/gowers-report-sets-out-intellectual-property-system Andrew Gowers today published the Gowers Review of Intellectual Property. The Review was presented to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Secretaries of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Media and Sport.
]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:36:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/gowers-report-sets-out-intellectual-property-system http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/lord-drayson-launches-the-%27grand-challenge%27 Defence Minister Lord Drayson today threw down the gauntlet to science and technology innovators and challenged them to get to grips with some of the dangers facing British Armed Forces on the front line today.
]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/lord-drayson-launches-the-%27grand-challenge%27 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/start-up-with-stelios---new-business-competition Following on from the great success of the Dragon's Den and other entrepreneurial start-up competitions, BBC Radio 5's Wake Up To Money is running a new competition to find the next great business idea.
]]> Chris Barrow Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:13:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/12/start-up-with-stelios---new-business-competition http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/new-business-portal-to-access-public-sector-contracts There are now more than 7,000 government contracts advertised on a new business portal which removes the barriers faced by many small businesses to access public sector contracts.
]]> Chris Barrow Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:49:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/new-business-portal-to-access-public-sector-contracts http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/technology-programme-autumn-2006-competition-now-open The Technology Programme Autumn 2006 Competition is now open for applications and a series of Outline Stage Applicant Briefing Workshops have been organised on behalf of the DTI to inform applicants of the process.
]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/technology-programme-autumn-2006-competition-now-open http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/london-mas-introduces-new-%27inside-out%27-programme London MAS 'Inside Out' is a new programme developed by The Raft in conjunction with London's Manufacturing Advisory Service to help manufacturing companies optimise the market value of their products.
]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/london-mas-introduces-new-%27inside-out%27-programme http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/hmrc-sets-up-specialist-units-for-r%26d-tax-credit-claims Research and development (R&D) plays a vital role to play in business development. From today, small and medium businesses (SMEs) can make use of extra practical support and guidance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) to advance their R&D activities.
]]> Chris Barrow Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:24:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/11/hmrc-sets-up-specialist-units-for-r%26d-tax-credit-claims http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/02-%27ones-to-watch-in-mobile%27-competition Think your company is one of the most innovative, rising stars in the UK mobile industry? Think you deserve recognition for the sterling work you're doing? Want to prove to your peers that your organisation has what it takes to make it to the very top of the mobile industry?
]]> Amy Pointon Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/02-%27ones-to-watch-in-mobile%27-competition http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/%27the-big-idea%27-competition-for-%C2%A3100%2C000 The Big Idea is a new prime-time series on Sky One which, in partnership with Vodafone, is aiming to discover the next great British invention or business idea.
]]> Amy Pointon Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/%27the-big-idea%27-competition-for-%C2%A3100%2C000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/our-challenges%2C-your-ideas%3A-competition-of-ideas MOD is to spend £10M pa to identify and develop the best ideas in science and technology - whoever has them - in order to meet some of its toughest technological challenges.
]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:44:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/our-challenges%2C-your-ideas%3A-competition-of-ideas http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/british-library-opens-doors-to-london%27s-technology-entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs in London seeking information about sourcing funds for growth and developing their business plans were invited to a morning workshop on the 12th October at the British Library Business & IP Centre hosted by g2i. 
]]> Chris Barrow Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/british-library-opens-doors-to-london%27s-technology-entrepreneurs http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/european-ict-prize-is-launched In 2006, 'the European Information Society Technologies Prize' changed its name to 'the European Information and Communication Technologies Prize', or 'the European ICT Prize. It is the most distinguished award for innovative products and services that represent the best of European innovation
]]> Chris Barrow Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:23:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/european-ict-prize-is-launched http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/medical-futures-innovation-award-open%3A-nov-2006 ]]> Chris Barrow Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:17:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/10/medical-futures-innovation-award-open%3A-nov-2006 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/09/g2i-marks-first-year-with-%C2%A35m-boost-for-london%27s-technology-entrepreneurs Gateway2investment is celebrating its first birthday today by revealing it has helped early stage technology companies in London secure more than £5 million of investment backing during its opening year.
]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:06:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/09/g2i-marks-first-year-with-%C2%A35m-boost-for-london%27s-technology-entrepreneurs http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/09/london%27s-high-tech-businesses-top-european-venture-capital-investment-league London has the largest cluster of high-tech venture capital-backed companies outside the US, according to a new report published today by the London Development Agency funded start-up advisory programme, gateway2investment (g2i).
]]> Chris Barrow Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:53:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/09/london%27s-high-tech-businesses-top-european-venture-capital-investment-league http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/blackberry-women-%26-technology-awards The BlackBerry® Women & Technology Awards were created to celebrate the achievements of women using technology, both within and beyond the IT sector, to bring their outstanding contributions to business via the use of technology into the public eye.
]]> Amy Pointon Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/blackberry-women-%26-technology-awards http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/shell-springboard-accepting-applications Shell Springboard is a programme that provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from accross the UK. Successfully piloted in 2005, here's how it works
]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:50:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/shell-springboard-accepting-applications http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/king%27s-cross-start-up-grants-for-new-businesses Centa Business Services has a new business start-up grant to develop and promote business and enterprise initiatives in Camden. The aim of the programme is to develop and support new business and enterprise initiatives
]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:36:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/king%27s-cross-start-up-grants-for-new-businesses http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/%27best-under-25%27-competition-for-entrepreneurs BusinessWeek.com has launched a contest to find Europe's top young business people. The competition is open to entrepreneurs aged under 25 who have demonstrated outstanding business flair and acumen
]]> Amy Pointon Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/08/%27best-under-25%27-competition-for-entrepreneurs http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/06/g2i-and-cityzone-jointly-presents-bvca-entrepreneurial-network-event The Cityzone Entrepreneurial Network event took place on Tuesday 23 May 2006 at Tanaka Business School.  Over 90 individuals representing innovation companies, business support organisations and the investment community attended the event
]]> Chris Barrow Thu, 8 Jun 2006 15:47:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/06/g2i-and-cityzone-jointly-presents-bvca-entrepreneurial-network-event http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/05/autoalert-wins-best-aftermarket-device ]]> Amy Pointon Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/05/autoalert-wins-best-aftermarket-device http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/04/autoalert-nominated-for-three-international-awards ]]> Amy Pointon Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/04/autoalert-nominated-for-three-international-awards http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/03/british-library%27s-new-ip-and-business-centre-officially-opens Business & IP Centre's ambitious target: to help launch 25,000 new UK businesses

On Thursday 9 March, the British Library opens the doors of its enhanced Business & IP Centre. This trusted service will cut costs for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is designed to support entrepreneurs
]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 8 Mar 2006 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/03/british-library%27s-new-ip-and-business-centre-officially-opens http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/01/autoalert-launches-innovate-esf-range-of-products-to-the-fleet-sector ]]> Amy Pointon Wed, 4 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2006/01/autoalert-launches-innovate-esf-range-of-products-to-the-fleet-sector http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/12/mayor-launches-new-science-and-industry-council-for-the-capital ]]> Chris Barrow Mon, 5 Dec 2005 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/12/mayor-launches-new-science-and-industry-council-for-the-capital http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/11/g2i-expanding-the-network On Tuesday 1st November the gateway2investment (g2i) team and the London Development Agency introduced the g2i service to members of London's Business Support community in the impressive Marketing suites of the Corporation of London.
]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 2 Nov 2005 10:28:00 +0000 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/11/g2i-expanding-the-network http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/10/capital%27s-business-performance-and-productivity-on-the-up ]]> Chris Barrow Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:05:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/10/capital%27s-business-performance-and-productivity-on-the-up http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/thinking-big What's the perfect takeover target for the world's largest tech companies? And why could your choice of VC funding put them off? Keith Rodgers reports from San Francisco.
]]> Chris Barrow Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:37:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/thinking-big http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/london-remains-open-for-business ]]> Chris Barrow Fri, 8 Jul 2005 16:28:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/london-remains-open-for-business http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/gateway2investment-launches-at-the-science-museum ]]> Chris Barrow Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:01:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/gateway2investment-launches-at-the-science-museum http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/three-years-to-ipo%3A-stephen-standring-talks-to-g2i Stephen Standring lifts the lid on life at Open Business Exchange, a London based technology company
]]> Chris Barrow Sat, 2 Jul 2005 11:07:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/three-years-to-ipo%3A-stephen-standring-talks-to-g2i http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/judgement-call%3A-gareth-roberts-spins-out-from-imperial ]]> Chris Barrow Fri, 1 Jul 2005 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/07/judgement-call%3A-gareth-roberts-spins-out-from-imperial http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/05/new-%C2%A310m-loan-programme-for-london ]]> Chris Barrow Thu, 19 May 2005 13:19:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/05/new-%C2%A310m-loan-programme-for-london http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/05/business-welcomes-bank%27s-decision-to-hold-rates ]]> Chris Barrow Tue, 10 May 2005 17:30:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/05/business-welcomes-bank%27s-decision-to-hold-rates http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/05/employers-back-business-legislation ]]> Chris Barrow Tue, 10 May 2005 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.g2i.org/article/2005/05/employers-back-business-legislation