* These 1-2-1 sessions are run through our Low Carbon Solent project, so they are free to all of our members!*

  • Scope of work involves designing and delivering skills workshops and coaching on supply chain development, procurement bidding, Innovation, and IP protection, HR productivity, quality process improvement, VCSE investment funding and risk management, alternative finance and crowdfunding, international business development, and low-carbon innovations.

    Areas covered include:

    Free IP asset review

    IP audits & coaching

    Shareholding mapping

    Innovation funding strategies & funding advice

    ESG credentials

    Business continuity planning

  • An innovation consulting company that helps organisations grow, improve their performance & provide grant coaching services.

    Areas covered include:

    Funding strategy

    How to build a profitable low/zero carbon business

    Presentation skills

    Innovation in the product development life cycle

    Project problem and innovation

    The Business Model Canvas and value proposition

    Investment readiness

    Leadership vs. management

    The Business Plan

  • Specialises in providing business support for SMEs involved in developing new technology, particularly those involving electronics and software.

    Areas covered include:

    -Business strategy (goals, aims, purpose, business models, plans)

    -Technology strategy (roadmaps, development methods, subcontracting, manufacturing)

    -Sales and marketing (bringing new products to market, route to market, product differentiation and USP, sales approach, marketing approach)

    -Organisations and teams (how to set up a good structure, improve recruitment and retention, adapt the team as the organisation grows, improve diversity, influence values)

    -Intellectual property (approach to protecting and exploiting IP and know how)

    -Finance and funding strategies

  • Strong track record of securing funding including commercial contracts, R&D grants and multi-partner EU-funded projects along with a comprehensive understanding of the innovation system and experience at the academia - government - business interface.

    Areas covered include:

    1. Strategy and Innovation

    2. Digital Adoption

    3. Internationalisation and Winning New Markets

    4. Vision, Mission and Values

    5. Developing a Marketing Strategy

    6. Building a Brand

    7. Organisational Design

    8. Employee Engagement and Leading Change

    9. High Performance Workplaces

    10. Efficient Operations

    11. Finance and Financial Management

    12. Implementing Growth Plans