The Water Industry Forum and the Water Innovation Network are hosting a seminar to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) find out more about the grants, loans and finance available to support the development and commercialisation of new water technology.

The seminar - Anglian Water - helping SMEs bring ideas to market - will open with a keynote address from Dale Evans, Director at Anglian Water’s @One Alliance - a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver more than half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. 

Delegates will hear the following presentations on the day from experts on different funding opportunities available and case studies illustrating how these have been used in practice:-

• Anglian Water @one Alliance
• UK Public Funding
• European Funding
• Private Finance
• Early Stage Investment
• Guidance & Advice for Growth
• Commercialising Innovation & Intellectual Property

Delegates will then have the opportunity to network and discuss business ideas with the experts over a networking lunch. The final session will be an open advice surgery session, where SMEs will be able to book 10-15 minute slots with the selected experts for more in-depth discussions.

The cost for the seminar, which takes place on 11 Oct 2016 at the Future Business Centre, Peterborough, is £35 + VAT, including lunch and refreshments. Click here for further information and to register for the event.