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| STIRLING COUNCIL |
Local Authority for Stirling and surrounding area |
0845 277 7000 |
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STIRLING ENTERPRISE (STEP)
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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 newe-start, existing and growth businesses, Stirling wide. STEP also helps rural businesses access grant funding from the SRDP Rural Priorities Scheme
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01786 463416 |
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| STIRLING UNIVERSITY INNOVATION PARK (SUIP) |
Stirling University Innovation Park is where a dynamic enterprise environment merges with an inspirational campus setting to create a premier business location. High quality accommodation offers the ideal solution for innovative research and development companies and organisations or new start-ups, while excellent conference and administrative facilities add a bespoke support service.
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01786 448333 |
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| FORTH VALLEY AND LOMOND LEADER PROGRAMME |
LEADER is a European funding programme operating in rural areas of Stirlng, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire and part of West Dunbartonshire |
443123 |
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| DSL |
DSL is a Scottish based Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI). DSL aims to help small businesses and social enterprises in Central Scotland to start, develop and grow, by providing business loans to applicants with no security. |
0141 425 2930 |
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| UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
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. |
01786467129 |
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| FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
Forth Valley College is the fift 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. |
0845 634 4444 |
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| FORTH CONSTRUCTION |
Foroth 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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| SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE R & D GRANTS, INNOVATION SUPPORT SERVICE |
Innovation is a state of mind that can benefit your business processes and models as well as create new products and services. We aim to help your company adopt innovative approaches in all your operations, whether it leads to new products and services, or a new, improved version of your existing offering. |
0845 634 4444 |
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| SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME |
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) aims to assist SMEs (small to medium sized enterprises) improve their performance in winning contracts with public sector organisations. We offer information, support and training events to help unravel the tendering process. If you are a Supplier, Partner or Buyer Agency, you are welcome to register with the SDP via their website |
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| SPORTING CHANCE INITIATIVE |
Sporting Chance Initiative provides support for companies aiming to win lucrative business in the sports arena, offering an impartial and free service to assist companies in locating world class expertise, research and facilities within Scottish Universities. |
01786 458104 |
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| VISIT SCOTLAND |
The Visit Scotland Growth Fund is part funded by the European Union and is designed to support tourism groups throughout Scotland in marketing their products and services to maximum potential. The fund is open to national, regional and local groups to help them reach new target markets and increase visitor numbers. |
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| SMART: SCOTLAND |
SMART: Scotland provides discretionary grants to support technical and commercial feasability studies and Research and Development projects (R & D)) |
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| TARGETING INNOVATION |
As one of the UK's leading innovation consultancies, we work closely with the public and private sector and offer support on areas insluding - Commercialising ideas - Implementing innnovation - Using technology such as the web and IICT to grow your business - Grant funding support (FP7etc) |
0141 572 1600 |
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| ICASS |
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 exploitaation of innovative ideas orginating in Scotland |
07714 411827 |
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| INTERFACE |
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. |
0141 651 4791 |
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| SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH CENTRE |
SCRI is a world leading centre for plant and environmental sciences with a particular focus on potatoes, soft fruit and cereals. In addition, SCRI provide a range of services to industry including the analysis of oils and fats, traceability and authenticitiy studies, nutritional analysiss etc. |
01382 568582 |
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| RENEWNET |
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 |
0131 650 5694 |
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| SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (SETN) |
The Scottish environmental Technology Network (SETN) was created in 2007 to support the development of the Environmental and Clean Technology (ECT) sector in Scotland. Core functions are to provide targeted support to Scottish ECT sector businesses. The first level of support offered by SETN is the provision of information on technical, regulatory, market or funding issues. |
0141 548 2279 |
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| 2KT |
2kt provides businesses with a range of support and services to facilitate research, development and innovation. Drawing on the expertise of eight of the east of Scotland's leading education establishements. 2kt offers bespoke services at the level that is right for your business. Key services include consultancy, specific research, access to specialist facilities and student projects. Help in identifying suitable funding packages and in some instances, up to £5,000 to cover the costs of feasability projects is available. |
0131 455 6209 |
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| THE INTELLECTUAL ASSETS CENTRE |
The Intellectual Assets Centre (IA Centre) works with companies/organisations across Scotland, regardless of size and sector, to help grow their business through thhe identification, management and exploitation of ther intangible assets - helping them derive real value from the things not normally seen on the balance sheet. These assests can include brands;goodwill & reputation; trade secrets; contracts; networks and processes, as well as intellectual prperty such as patents; trade marks; copyright and designs. |
0141 243 4920 |
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| INNOVATION NETWORK |
The University of Glasgow's new Innovation Network can help your company increase its level of innovation. Our Network has been designed to work in partnership with you to help increase your level of innovation, increase product development, reduce time to network and introduce you to new supply chains. |
0141 330 2730 |
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| VENTURE NAVIGATOR |
Venture Naviigator 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, Venture Navigator can help you steer a couse to success! |
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| THIN FILM CENTRE |
The Thin Film Centre has been operating for ten years and provides a unique service for industry in the research and development of deposition processes for thin films, design and fabrication of thin film products, characterisation of thin films and the dissemination of information about the applications of thin films. |
0141 848 3610 |
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| EDTC- TECHNOLOGY GATEWAY |
We help companies and individuals who need technical information and advice in relation to their product ideas and product developments. Whether you are a technology-based company, a non-technology based company or an individual, we are here to support you with your product idea. |
01506 532460 |
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| SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES |
Established in June 2008 and locarted 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. |
0141 848 3412 |
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| STRATHCLYDE LINKS |
Businesses interested in working with the university can access expertise and knowledge to enhance their business, through a project call Strathclyde Links. Strathclyde Links is a Scottish Government and ERDF funded project set up to help small businesses access University research and consultancy srvices by facilitating introductions; providing support and funding; and providing networking opportunities through a series of events. |
0141 548 4995 |
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| THE SCOTTISH ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP (SESG) |
The Scottish Energy Systems Group (SESG) wa inaugurated in January 1999 and comprises a spectrum of energy sector organisations: architectural and engineering design practices, local authorities, component and system manufacturers, utitilites, 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. |
0141 548 5765 |
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| ENTERPRISE EUROPE SCOTLAND |
The Enterprise Europe Network is your local gateway to a wealth of information on doing business, finding collaborative partners and increasing your competitiveness in Europe. Our exptertise and services are available free to Scottish based businesses. |
0141 228 2797 |
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| HEALTHY WORKING LIVES |
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 |
01324 373519 |
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| SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND |
Created in 2008, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) which brought together the careers, skills, training and funding services of Careers Scotland, Scottish University for Indusry (Learndirect Scotland) and the Skills Intervention arms of Scottish Enterprise and Highland & Islands Enterprise. SDS has a network of public access cetres and offices across Scotland.
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0141 285 6000 |
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| STIRLING LOW CARBON ALLIANCE |
Going Carbon Neutral Stirlng runs the Low Carbon Alliance for all businesses in Stirlng. it's free to join and offers your business a number of benefits including ongoing support and advice to help you cut carbon and cut costs. |
01786 468248 |
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| ENVIROWISE |
Envirowise offers free, independent support to your organisation helping you to become more resource efficient and save money. Envirowise has a range of services that help Scottish organisations become more resource efficient, cut carbon emissions, comply with environmental legislation and make substantial savings. Since April 2005, Envirowise has saved Scottish businesses £26 million,working with companies of all sizes across Scotland. |
01786 468890 |
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| FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES |
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland represents the interests of almost 20,000 Scottish members |
01253 336000 |
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| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE |
Scotland's ultimate business network, with a network of 20 local Chambers across the country. 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. |
0141 204 8316 |
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| SCDI |
The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI)is an independent membership network, which strengthens Scotland's competitiveness by influencing Government policies to encourage sustainable economic prosperity. |
0141 332 9119 |
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| HMRC, R & D Unit |
Research and Development (R & D) Relief is a Corporation Tax relief that may reduce your company or organisation's tax bill by more than your actual expenditure on allowable R & D costs. Your company or organisation can only claim RR & D relief if it's liable for Corporation Tax. Alternatively, if your company or organisation is small or medium-sized , you may be a ble to choose to receive a tax credit instead, by way of a cash sum paid by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) |
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| STIRLING COUNCIL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN |
The Develpment Planning system has recently been reformed by the Scottish Government. Threfore, Stirling Council is required to produce a new Stirling Local Development Plan (LDP) to replace the existing Structure and Local Plans. The process began in 2009 and the next period of consultaiton will be eiight weeks from late October to the end of December 2011. |
01786 443071 |
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