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Now that COVID-19 restrictions have started to be removed, I must say it has been refreshing to be out and about at networking events and also on site visits advising businesses on low carbon efficiencies. The team have enjoyed representing the Green Business Programme at in-person events, including the Net Zero Festival at the Ricoh Arena and the Midlands Business EXPO at the Motorbike Museum. John Seddon, Head of Transport & Innovation took to the stage at the Net Zero Festival to explain how to overcome the hurdles of reducing carbon emissions. Watch John in action.
We are also excited to announce that we are now able to offer in person, on-site energy and environmental audits, as well as continue with remote energy audits. Email greenbusiness@coventry.gov.uk to organise an energy audit at your premises and to discuss various funding opportunities.
As ever, please stay safe and follow all the government guidelines as you continue to reconnect with more people. Please make sure you visit the Coronavirus pages of the Council website to see what you can and cannot do as well as find out details around funding support that is available for businesses.
To keep up to date with our latest initiatives and news, don't forget to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
We hope you enjoy this month's update and remember to continue to act carefully! 💚
Bernie, Bethany, Clare, Jon, Maciej and Matt.
Led by Coventry University and part-funded by ERDF, uxplore is here to support SMEs who want to pilot new products, services, and business models by harnessing broadband, WiFi, 4G and 5G connectivity.
There are three free support programmes:
- Start-Up Mentoring Programme - Aimed at SMEs with less than 12 months of trading to grow their business through 12 hours of mentoring.
- 5G Grants Programme - Grant values between £4,000 - £10,000 are available to support proof of concept activities for the development of innovative products, services and processes utilising 5G technologies.
- Connectivity & Frontier Technology Workshop Programme - A two-day programme consisting of workshops, industry case studies and structured development activities.
To find out more information, please contact uxplore@cwgrowthhub.co.uk or visit their website.
Did you miss our webinar on ‘clean growth and the green economy’ which was delivered by the Department for International Trade (DIT)
You can watch it on demand now. The presentations are also available to download.
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Coventry and Warwickshire’s world-leading transport innovation will be showcased during a year of celebration and activities, starting this July.
A range of partners from across the region have come together to create Our Future Moves which will run from July 2021 through to the summer of 2022 with a series of events taking place over the 12-month period – including demonstrations of the latest technology.
The yearlong showcase – which takes place alongside Coventry being UK City of Culture - will launch with the major exhibition Our Future Moves at Coventry Transport Museum, which is running from 17 July until 31 October. It will feature a diverse range of exhibits that highlight the region’s pioneering work in transport innovation – from autonomous vehicles to one person submarines.
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The interactive exhibition will tell the stories of the objects on display by envisioning how future cities may look and exploring how pioneering developments in transport and technology could affect the environment and the way we live.
Find out more about Our Future Moves.
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 Find out about Plug In Coventry.
On 7 and 8 September, Coventry University Enterprises will be hosting a two-day on-line workshop that is a practical introduction to the basic elements of the 3D BIM development software. Participants will gain practical hands on knowledge of the essential elements of this software package and will be given simple training exercises and examples to complete as part of the course.
Presentation video.
Register now.
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As part of the Summer of Cycling, a variety of programmes have been introduced to Coventry and the surrounding areas, hoping to encourage people of all abilities and experience to start riding their bikes for leisure, exercise and as a sustainable mode of transport.
Children's Learn to Ride and Cycle Skills
Go Cycling over the Summer with British Cycling's free Learn to Ride and Cycle Skills sessions for children age 4-15. Bikes and helmets are provided. Book one free session.
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Free cycling for adults
Free cycle training for adults (16+) is now available to book for weekdays and weekends up to the end of August. Learn to ride and develop your skills away from traffic or build your confidence riding on the road. Book a session now.
The three types of available sessions are:
Learn to Ride – I have little or no cycling experience
Cycle skills - I can ride but want to learn away from traffic
On road training - I want to develop confidence in traffic
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The Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is delivered by Coventry City Council, Coventry University and Coventry University Enterprises Ltd.
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