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Stirling Council
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Local Authority for Stirling and surrounding area
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0845 277 7000
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www.stirling.gov.uk
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Stirling Enterprise (STEP)
Sporting Chance Initiative
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In terms of reputation and reach within the Stirling business community, Stirling Enterprise (STEP) has an unrivalled track record. Through our Business Gateway, Property and Commercial Training interests, STEP works with new-start, existing and growth businesses Stirling wide. STEP also helps rural businesses access grant funding from the SRDP Rural Priorities Scheme.
The Sporting Chance Initiative aims to develop a "smart sports community" within Scotland, sharing knowledge and resources, which will create and apply new and existing technologies for the benefit of sports participants and spectators and generate business opportunities and growth for member organisations.
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01786 463416
01786 448333
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www.stirling-enterprise.co.uk
http://www.suip.co.uk/vacancy.aspx
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Active Stirling
Innovation Grants
(SMART)
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Active Stirling promotes sport and physical activity throughout Stirling, boasting excellent sporting facilities ncluding The Peak (the indoor complex at the heart of Stirling Sports Village) and fantastic outdoor pitches for football, hockey and rugby. Forthbank Performance Sports Centre within Active Stirling is an ideal venue for any meeting or team building day out.
SMART:SCOTLAND provides financial assistance to SMEs to help support projects which represent a significant technological advance for the UK sector or industry concerned.
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01786 432323
0141 242 8444
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http://www.activestirling.org.uk/
ww.scottishbusinessgrants.gov.uk/rsa/998.html
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Scottish Enterprise
R&D Grants, Innovation Support Service
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The R&D Grant supports businesses developing new products, processes and services to improve company competitiveness and to benefit the Scottish economy. The Innovation Support Service is a free, impartial innovation advisory service available to all businesses in Scotland needing advice and guidance on innovation projects / activities.
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0131 313 6027
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http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/innovation-how-we-can-help
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Forth Valley College
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Forth Valley College is the fifth largest college in Scotland, delivering over 750 courses from campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling and at more than 30 centres across the area. We have something for everyone including full-time, part-time, evening and flexible learning courses. We also offer industry training and tailored business solutions.
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0845 634 4444
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www.forthvalley.ac.uk
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University of Stirling
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Recently named as The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year 2009-10, the University’s world-class research and teaching makes a positive contribution to society, the economy and the environment. Key to its mission is the desire to ensure that local business can benefit from its expertise in a variety of ways including contract research, consultancy and CPD.
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01786 467129
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www.stir.ac.uk
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Targeting Innovation
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As one of the UK's leading innovation consultancies we work closely with the public and private sector and offer support on areas including:
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0141 572 1600
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www.targetinginnovation.co.uk
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ICASS
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ICASS is funded by the Scottish Government to provide a free, impartial and confidential service to individual innovators and businesses on the protection, development and commercial exploitation of innovative ideas originating in Scotland.
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07714 411829
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www.icass.co.uk
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Interface - the knowledge connection for business
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Interface offers a central point of access for industry to Scotland’s research base. We provide a unique service designed to address the growing demand from businesses wanting to engage with academia for knowledge and expertise.
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0131 651 4791
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www.interface-online.org.uk
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Scottish Crop Research Institute
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SCRI is a world leading centre for plant and environmental sciences with a particular focus on potatoes, soft fruit and cereals. In addition, we provide a range of services to industry including the analysis of oils and fats, traceability and authenticity studies, nutritional analysis etc.
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01382 568582
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http://www.scri.ac.uk
http://www.mrsltd.comm
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RenewNet
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RenewNet aims to provide SMEs in Scotland working in the Renewable Energy sector with expertise and funding to help develop their ideas and projects flourish through effective knowledge exchange and collaboration.
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0131 650 5694
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http://www.renewnet.org.uk
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Scottish Environmental Technology Network (SETN)
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The Scottish Environmental Technology Network (SETN) aims to improve the competitiveness of Scottish SMEs in the environmental ‘sector’ including contaminated land, waste management, resource recovery, waste water treatment and environmental management.
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0131 650 5711
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http://setn.see.ed.ac.uk
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2KT and 2KT+ (inter-HEI shared KT and commercialisation services)
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2kt is the gateway to over 1000 sector specific experts at Queen Margaret and Edinburgh Napier Universities. The project has now expanded to include the collective expertise from Elmwood, Oatridge, Carnegie, Stevenson, Edinburgh’s Telford and Jewel and Esk colleges.
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0131 474 0000
0131 455 5016
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www.napier.ac.uk/randkt/knowledgetransfercommercialisation/Pages/default.aspx
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www.kit-out.org
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The Intellectual Assets Centre
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The IA Centre works with companies/ organisations across Scotland, regardless of size and sector, to help grow their business through the identification, management and exploitation of their intangible assets – helping them derive real value from the things not normally seen on the balance sheet. These assets can include brands; goodwill & reputation; trade secrets; contracts; networks and processes, as well as intellectual property such as patents; trade marks; copyright; and designs.
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0141 243 4920
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www.ia-centre.org.uk
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Innovation Network
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Everyone knows the value of solid partnerships and a partnership with the University of Glasgow could be the catalyst for success you are looking for. The Innovation Network has been designed to help growing businesses work with the University to turn ideas into reality. The Network feeds cutting-edge expertise into industry, helping companies increase their global competitiveness through feasibility studies and new technology licensing.
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0141 330 3887
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www.gla.ac.uk/workwithus
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Venture Navigator
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Venture Navigator is a free and impartial online business support service for start ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. If you have a new idea or an existing company ready for growth, VentureNavigator can help you steer a course to success!
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0141 330 6856
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www.venturenavigator.co.uk/
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Innovation in Thin Film
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Established by a research development grant from SHEFC, the Thin Film Centre aims to act as a centre of excellence in Scotland for the development of deposition processes for thin films, the design and fabrication of thin film products, the characterisation of thin films and the dissemination of information about the applications of thin films.
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0141 848 3444
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www.thinfilmcentre.co.uk/index.htm
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EDTC - Technology Gateway
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EDTC helps Scottish companies and individuals who need technical information and advice in relation to their product ideas and product developments. Our team of industry experienced technology advisors can provide hands-on and immediate expert advice tailored to your needs and within the context of your long term business objectives.
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01506 407140
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www.edtc.org.uk/index.html
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Scottish Centre for Enabling Technologies
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Established in June 2008 and located within Glasgow's Digital Media Quarter, The Scottish Centre for Enabling Technologies (SCET) aims to help Scotland's creative companies explore and exploit the latest technologies in the development of new/existing products, services, systems and knowledge.
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0141 560 1326
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www.ictthatworks.org/
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Strathclyde Links
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Strathclyde Links supports interactions between the university research base and Scottish companies through facilitation of partnerships between academics and industry; support for events engaging SMEs; and funding for projects leading to knowledge transfer activity. The project is funded by ERDF and SEEKIT and runs until May 2011.
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0141 548 4341
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www.strath.ac.uk/strathclydelinks
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The Scottish Energy Systems Group (SESG)
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The Scottish Energy Systems Group (SESG) was inaugurated in January 1999 and comprises a spectrum of energy sector organisations: architectural and engineering design practices, local authorities, component and system manufacturers, utilities, renewable industries, software vendors and research bodies. The objective of SESG is to transfer knowledge and systems into their businesses that enable them to undertake energy and environmental analyses in-house as a matter of routine.
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0141 548 5765
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www.sesg.strath.ac.uk/index.html
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Enterprise Europe Scotland
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Enterprise Europe Scotland is a key player in the Enterprise Europe Network, Europe's largest technology and business network, connecting knowledge, know-how and people across Europe. The Enterprise Europe Network spans more than 40 countries, over 600 partner organisations, 4000 advisors and thousands of companies interested in doing business and building partnerships in Europe.
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0141 228 2446
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http://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/ecoinnovation/index
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Determined to Succeed
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Determined to Succeed is the Scottish Government's strategy to put enterprise at the heart of the school curriculum. It aims to help Scotland's young people develop self-confidence, self-reliance, determination and ambition to achieve their goals - in work and in life. By working in partnership with Stirling schools, businesses could contribute to the delivery of a more enterprising Stirling.
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01786 442701
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www.stirling.gov.uk
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Healthy Working Lives
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Healthy Working Lives is an NHS Health Scotland programme providing support and services to employees, employers and those wishing to enter the Scottish workforce on improving health and well-being.
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01786 431113
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http://www.healthyworkinglives.com/
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Forth Construction
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Forth Construction has been set up to assist the local construction industry in making a major contribution to the regeneration of the area. We will promote good practice and facilitate the flow of information between clients, the industry and key agencies as well as helping local companies to be best placed to take on the extra workload.
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01259 226696
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http://www.forthconstruction.co.uk/
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Skills Development Scotland
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learndirect scotland for business is part of Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scotland’s skills body. Our aim is to provide you with support to develop your employees’ skills and identify and source training requirements.
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07766 086211
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www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
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Envirowise
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Envirowise delivers free, independent advice to UK businesses. This assistance enables companies to increase profitability and reduce environmental impact.
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0870 190 6339
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www.envirowise.gov.uk
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Federation of Small Businesses
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland represents the interests of almost 20,000 Scottish members.
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07841 800015
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http://www.fsb.org.uk
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Chamber of Commerce
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Scotland's ultimate business network, with a network of 20 local Chambers across the country and a growing membership of over 9,500 businesses. Our members are businesses of all sizes and sectors, and are drawn from every part of Scotland. Our portfolio of business services includes our Business Mentoring Scotland programme, which connects growing businesses with experienced mentors, helping to take enterprises to the next level. We also provide an invaluable voice for Scottish business in communicating business needs to government at a local, Scottish, UK and European level through our policy and representation service.
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0141 204 8316
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www.scottishchambers.org.uk
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Stirling Brand
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The Stirling, Scotland’s Heart Brand has been adopted by many organisations to help promote the area as a great place to work, live, visit, invest and study. By supporting the brand, businesses can help increase the awareness of Stirling and the surrounding area and help the location reap the benefits from ongoing brand exposure. The more businesses that use the Stirling Brand, the stronger an entity it becomes, raising the profile of the area frequently and consistently.
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01786 442721
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www.visitstirling.org
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SCDI
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The Scottish Council for Development and Industry is an independent membership network which strengthens Scotland's competitiveness by influencing Government policies to encourage sustainable economic prosperity.
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0141 352 8550
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www.scdi.org.uk
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