Events

With COP26 just around the corner, CeeD is partnering with the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) to help reach out to the manufacturing community in Scotland and address some of the major challenges transitioning towards a net-zero economy. ETP is funding up to £10,000 to the manufacturing sector. This grant funding is made available from the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Fund.

The ETP is seeking applications from Scottish SMEs and non-Scottish SMEs who have an autonomous base in Scotland for small projects of 3-6 months duration in the following areas:

•    Heating and cooling technologies
•    Hydrogen
•    Zero-emissions mobility

An event has also been scheduled for Wednesday 20th October at 10am. This event will be delivered online through MS-Teams and joining instructions will be issued a few days before the event.

To find our more about this event and to register for this event please click here.
 

• In celebration of COP26 taking place in Glasgow, Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) will hold a Demonstrator and Showcase Event at MSIP on 11 and 12 November.

• MSIP will transform one of its largest industrial spaces (10,000 m²) into a showcase of the sustainable mobility and decarbonisation industry in Scotland.

• The programme is now finalised with 30 speakers, 9 workshops, over 40 demonstrators and exhibitors, and an indoor and outdoor test track showcasing sustainable mobility options big and small. The anticipated audience is 400 each day.

• Tickets include all catering for each day and can be purchased by clicking here.

Scottish Business Week is a virtual week-long event which BG are running in partnership with SE, SOSE, HIE and SDS. This event is a virtual festival for Scottish businesses of all sizes and across all sectors - offering inspiration, advice and guidance to them as they prepare to build a brighter future. It aims to support businesses with a joined up framework of support 
 
Keynote speakers include Councillor Steven Heddle, COSLA Spokesperson for Environment & Economy and Chair of the Business Gateway Board; Dr Samuel Mwaura, Lecturer and National Co-Lead – Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (Scotland), Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Strathclyde; and Dr Martin Valenti, Energy Transition and Green Enterprise Director, SOSE. 
 
There will also be panel webinars on sustainability, digital transformation and starting-up in business; together with webinars & masterclasses on a variety of topics from selling online to identifying gaps in your business strategy. 

Do you want to know more about Plant Sciences, how they impact what we eat and the effect this has on sustainability? 

Sign up for the last in the Life Sciences Mini-Lecture Series presented by Claire Halpin, Professor of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, taking place on 21 September 6pm-7pm (UK time) 

Meet the speaker:

Name: Professor Claire Halpin (FRSE FRSB)

Role: Associate Dean (Research) and Professor of Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Join from 6pm-7pm UK time to hear from Professor Halpin, learn about the fantastic research going on at your alma mater and join together with your fellow alumni.

Introduction from Professor Kim Dale, Assistant Vice-Principal (International) and Professor of Molecular Developmental Biology.

Please click here to find out more and to register for the event.

Sustainability is now a key business objective for many Scottish firms and can provide a competitive advantage as customers become more environmentally aware. The Climate Change Act 2019 commits Scotland to net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045 but the path to get there is uncertain.

Join the panel members as they consider the issues that lie ahead and what steps businesses in Tayside and Fife are making now to reduce their environmental impact. 

Wednesday 29th September, 8-9am 

For more information and to book your free place please click here

For further information contact Sharon Methven at smethven@dctmedia.co.uk 

Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce is inviting applications from Scottish businesses to participate in our next Virtual Trade Mission to Belgium on 27th-28th October 2021.

Pre Mission Day Prior to the main mission, we will be holding a Pre-Mission Briefing on September 29th, which will give an overview on trading with Belgium, and provide delegates with the opportunity to meet one another.

Why Belgium?

Belgium is one of Britain’s top 10 global markets and is an ideal starting place for Scottish companies looking to expand into Europe. Belgium is the ideal Tester Market- it is an open and dynamic market with plenty of opportunities for high value products and services and English is an accepted business language. Alison Rose (former British Ambassador to Belgium) states: ‘Belgium is a stable, reliable market, learn the ropes here and you will be better prepared for success in the rest of Europe’.

Doing Business in Belgium

• Small and affluent, multi-cultural country located at the heart of European decision-making

• Population with high disposable income

• Open and dynamic market for high value products and services

• Highly developed transport network and central location

• If your product is successful in UK it stands a good chance of being successful in Belgium

Belgium offers opportunities in:

• High Quality Food and Drink

• Bio-Technology

• Agri-Food Sector

• Environmental Technology

• Pharmaceutical Sector

• ICT

• Transport and Logistics

The Goals of our Trade Mission are to:

1. Give delegates an insight into trading conditions and opportunities in Belgium

2. Give delegates an insight into potential markets for products and services

3. Organise 1:1 meetings with businesses, potential partners, distributors and agents

4. Give delegates the opportunity to make important connections for their trading aspirations

A Pre-Mission Briefing will provide participants with valuable background information on the economy and culture and general opportunities available for trading in Belgium as well as what you will have to consider as you prepare to export.

The 2 day Mission will consist of a mix of further information sessions plus

- Virtual Networking Sessions:

- Opportunities for delegates to pitch their business product/service:

- Meetings with key support organisations, distributors and agents:

- Meetings with Belgian businesses interested in trading with Scottish companies:

Cost

The Mission will be a highly subsidised £100+VAT for Chamber Members and £125+VAT for non-members. Further information: Margaret Mary Rafferty on 07870 405 492 or Lynn Dickson on 07909 047 710.

For more information and to book please click here.

Do you have an interest in learning more about opportunities from Expo 2020? Join Scottish Enterprise's launch event on September 1, 2021 at 10:00 BST/13:00 GST to find out more.

Opportunities for Scotland at Expo 2020 Expo 2020 Dubai presents an unrivalled opportunity to showcase Scotland as a global trading nation and a world leading destination for business, investment, education, culture and tourism.

Scotland’s presence will demonstrate our innovation and showcase our strengths in sectors such as net zero, space and digital healthcare. Expo 2020 Dubai will run from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Please follow this link to find out more and to book a space.

he Supplier Development Programme will hold the 4th Annual Meet the Buyer North virtually, as a fully online event on Tuesday, 7 September 2021 with headline partner, the Scottish Government.

Meet the Buyer North 2021 will see online exhibitors from the public sector, private contractors and business support providers. This is the second year in a row that this event will be held as a virtual event - and 90% of Scottish SMEs and supported businesses were more likely to bid for public sector contracts after attending last year's virtual event.

The free event affords suppliers that wish to do business in the North of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, unprecedented access to buyers and decision makers from across the Public and Private sector, with the opportunity to raise your profile as a business and prepare for upcoming contract opportunities.

Non-SME suppliers are also eligible to attend and must register an account with SDP to book a place.

Join the conversation: #meetthebuyernorth2021

To find out more and to book your place, please click here.

Scottish Enterprise are launching a new funding competition to support companies developing innovative technologies that can support the roll-out of zero emissions heavy duty vehicles and Scotland’s green recovery.

This competition is funded by Transport Scotland and managed by Scottish Enterprise as a national Can Do innovation challenge call, which is open to any eligible organisation in Scotland. 

Scottish Enterprise will provide 100% grant support for the eligible project costs to allow companies to undertake detailed design and assess the technical and commercial feasibility of their proposed solution over a period of 3-5 months, with projects starting in November 2021 and completing by the end of March 2022. 

Projects can be focused on the development and commercialisation of innovative whole vehicle or sub-system technology solutions. 

CeeD are running a briefing workshop on this funding call, in conjunction with Scottish Enterprise. The event is taking place on Thursday 5th August, 11am -12pm, which is your opportunity to find out more about the competition and put any questions you may have to Terry Hogg at Scottish Enterprise. 

Please click here to find out more and to register.

With COP26 fast approaching, Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc has a great opportunity to get involved.

MSIP will host a Demonstrator and Showcase Event on 11 and 12 November, where it will transform one of its large industrial spaces into a showcase of the sustainable mobility and decarbonisation industry in Scotland.

If you want to participate in the event, get in touch now as spaces are limited!

Download the event brochure here or contact info@msipdundee.com to find out more.