[Wolves] West Midlands Open Source support

[David Goodwin]

Peter Cannon wrote:
> Hi All
> 
> Controversial Pete Says:
> 
> I thought University's were for teaching not competitive business
> ventures?
> 
> Better to give 4 million to the small business enterprise via the
> Chamber of commerce, that way there will be more job opportunities in
> the market place rather than an organisation with an unfair financial
> advantage of Government backing.
> 


I'm inclined to agree, however the government seems to think it can spin 
off businesses from universities (and therefore hopefully help the 
University fund itself). There is quite a lot of money floating around 
if you have a year or so to fill in the required paper work (EU grants, 
local/regional development funds etc)

David.