[HLUG] Marches LEP

[Ben Proctor from the likeaword consultancy]

I think it would be very sensible to make an official link. Perhaps we
could run

https://youngrewiredstate.org/ in Herefordshire?

On a (sort of) related point

I went to a talk on Friday about the CREATE project which is designed to
encourage Small and Medium sized Enterprises in Herefordshire (and some
other rural bits of the EU) to make the best use of ICT. There are several
strands that would be of interest to some on this list.

http://create-nwe.eu/

The thing that got my attention is that they will be investing in some kit
to enable SMEs to try out different bits of technology including a 3D
printer and some related manufacturing kit. This kit may be available when
not being used for its primary purpose. Which means there may be a
reasonable chance of getting a Fab Lab off the ground in the county

http://www.fablabmanchester.org/

I'm going to talk to them about how we could take that forward. If anyone
has an interest in that, please drop a line to me at ben at benproctor.co.uk





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On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 7:42 PM, Pete <info at lifespacedesign.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi Gang,
> No cash yet, but this is in the bid document. Too late for comment but
> should we make contact as a group?
>
> Consultation on the Marches LEP European Structural and
> Investment Funds Strategy 2014 - 2020: Five Strategic Priorities
>
> Extract.
>
> If the Marches is to address its comparatively low level of enterprise
> start-ups,
> inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs will be essential.
> Complementary to the wider skills and employment agenda, the business
> support framework will create links to schools and colleges and deliver a
> progression of targeted activity from primary school right through to
> colleges.
> At primary level business speakers, coding clubs, enterprise competitions
> and
> STEM summer camps will engage younger children, while for older students
> and colleges the support framework will champion participation in national
> and
> global activities such as global Start-up Weekend and MADESheffield. We
> will champion the setting up of enterprises with start up advice,
> mentoring and
> graduate job clubs and facilitate start up weekends, hackathons and online
> competitions encouraging collaboration and innovation.
>
> Pete H@
>
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