We hope you all had an enjoyable time over the holidays and, like us, are keen to see what 2024 has in store. To kick off the year, we wanted to highlight a few dates for your diaries. Firstly, we’re hosting our Annual Business Awards at the Athena, Leicester this...
Registrations open for Venturefest WM 2024
Registration for Venturefest West Midlands 2024 is now open for entrepreneurs and innovators to develop their businesses and meet potential investors. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is sponsoring and co-hosting this free event, which offers the opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors to share ideas for co-operation and collaboration,...
MHRA supports launch of Innovate UK’s first-of-its-kind initiative to fund new Regulatory Science and Innovation Networks
Applications are now open for academic institutions wishing to bid for funding to collaborate with others to establish new Regulatory Science and Innovation Networks (RSINs) in innovative sectors. Launched on Wednesday 13 December by Innovate UK, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has joined partners across government including...
What defines guidelines for R&D tax purposes?
Within R&D tax credit frameworks, there exist varying degrees of guidance, each with distinct purposes. Firstly, there’s the ‘Meaning of Research & Development for Tax Purposes: guidelines’ which goes beyond mere suggestions. It’s the legal foundation embedded in Section 1006 of the Income Tax Act 2007. These guidelines constitute the backbone...
The Impact of the Additional Information Form on R&D Tax Relief Claims 4 Months In
Unveiling the Unseen: The Impact of the Additional Information Form on R&D Tax Relief Claims 4 Months In In the dynamic landscape of R&D tax relief schemes, a pivotal change has quietly disrupted the routine of many R&D claim providers—the introduction of the Additional Information Form (AIF). Shockingly, over half...
Comprehensive Insights into the Combined R&D Tax Relief Schemes
Navigating the Impending Merger: Comprehensive Insights into the Combined R&D Tax Relief Schemes The recent Autumn Statement officially announced the merger of the R&D tax relief schemes, scheduled to take effect from 1st April 2024, for accounting periods starting after this date. This significant reform, following a consultation opened in January...
5 key considerations in connected device development
The value of a well-managed connected device can be significant, to both individuals and businesses. So, it is no surprise that the connected device ecosystem is not only thriving but growing exponentially. In fact, McKinsey global institute is estimating that connected (IoT) products and services will generate between $5.5 trillion...
eg technology strengthens board with new appointments
Paul Edmondson and Rouzet Agaiby will join the eg technology board of directors, who are responsible for the strategic direction of the company as well as overseeing, planning and managing the implementation of daily operations. The board is also accountable to the employee ownership trust. Paul has been with eg...
eg technology launch new eBook – Connected Devices: A guide to developing the right product
The value of a well-managed connected device can be significant, to both individuals and businesses. So, it is no surprise that the connected device ecosystem is not only thriving but growing exponentially. In fact, McKinsey Global Institute is estimating that connected (IoT) products and services will generate between $5.5 trillion...
Pioneer Group and Innovate UK join forces on programme aiming to accelerate the development of life sciences companies
Pioneer Group, a company combining laboratory development and operation with venture building, is continuing its collaboration with Innovate UK by bringing its venture development ‘Launch Programme’ to the Exploit stage of Innovate UK’s ICURe programme. The Launch Programme welcomes invited life science founders from the ICURe Programme, as well as...