External innovation events
Please note, we include events that are brought to our attention or we are invited to. We do not necessarily endorse the views or aims of the organiser or speakers. We include these events as we believe these to be of interest to the wider debate and activity around innovation in the UK.
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BA Festival of Science - 6-11 September
The BA Festival of Science attracts around 400 of the best scientists and science communicators from the UK and abroad
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The Local Wellbeing Conference 2008 - 9 September
This conference will showcase the work of the Local Wellbeing project.
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Seedcamp Week - 15 -19 September
Seedcamp is a Europe-wide initiative to support the next generation of technology entrepreneurs.
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DIUS Exp08 - One Year On - 16 September
Learn about the future direction of Great Britain – in particular, how we can develop people’s skills, carry out world-class research, and apply knowledge and skills to create an innovative and competitive economy.
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Put a tiger in the tank? - Innovative strategies for the knowledge economy - 17 September
The conference brings together an impressive panel of experts including entrepreneurs, academics, advisors and policymakers to deliver insights and information aimed at helping companies become a ˜roaring success".
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Technology Media event - 17 September
Early-stage companies and entrepreneurs are invited to participate in a media event, supported by St John's Innovation Centre, in parallel with the 9th Cambridge Enterprise Conference.
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NanoFinance 2008 - 25 September
NanoFinance will feature keynote presentations on the current business climate and various funding schemes that are available in the UK.
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Virtual Worlds Forum 6 - 8 October
Virtual Worlds Forum is a three day event comprising of conferences, an exhibition and optional workshops
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Think-Shoot-Distribute - October 2008
Think-Shoot-Distribute, The Times BFI London Film Festival¹s professional development scheme, is looking for 25 experienced and emerging filmmakers seeking to develop their feature film career.
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Barclays Trading Places Awards - 7 October
These Awards are for anyone who has taken up the challenge to change their life by setting up a new business.
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The Wales Innovation Awards - November
This award is open to organisations and recognised teams employed directly or indirectly for the benefit of the public, private and third party sectors in Wales.
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Creative Clusters 2008 - 17-20 November
Creative Clusters examines Scottish initiatives in the creative economy sector and creative industry developments from around the world.
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BETT - 14 - 17 January 2009
The BETT educational technology event supports creative teaching and learning.
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The Rushlight Awards 2008 - 22 January 2009
The Rushlight Awards 2008 promote the leading environmental technologies and innovations produced by organizations throughout UK and Ireland.
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Bio-Entrepreneur School 10 - 12 March 2009
Life Science researchers, scientists and technology developers who would like to develop their entrepreneurial career, are invited to apply for 30 fully-funded places on the 2009 Bio-Entrepreneur School.