UKSBS PS17237 Young Innovators - Regional Innovation Live Events

The delivery partner will need to organise and run the 12 Regional Innovation Live events following an outline brief that has been pre-determined by the partners. The following details will be specified: • Venues for events (tbc) • Outline programme for the events (see later) The events need to be held w/c 8 January and w/c 15 January 2018.

Please note that this means on some days more than one event will need to take place. The delivery partner will be required to work in close partnership with the regional management teams for the Young Innovators' programme and the core programme management team.

The regional management teams are led by representatives from Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network. The events are a key entry point into the Innovate UK innovation support on offer.

The initial online content will highlight the innovation support on offer and help young people to understand whether this would be relevant/of interest. The events will go one step further, providing practical advice and support.

All young people attending the events should benefit from attending, regardless if they decide to make an application for an Innovate Award. For those who continue to be interested on the innovation support on offer the events will prepare them for making the very best application.

The award application will build upon the advice and guidance provided at the events. CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 02/11/2017 11:00 HOURS.

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