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Oxford Innovation Yvo De Boers, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC – October 2009
1. How much are the industrialized countries willing to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases? 2. How much are major developing countries such as China and India willing to do to limit the growth of their emissions? 3. How is the help needed by developing countries to engage in reducing their emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change going to be financed? 4. How is that money going to be managed
Oxford Innovation The Low Carbon Industrial Strategy – DECC 2009
Energy efficiency to save businesses, consumers and the public services money Putting in place the energy infrastructure for the UK’s low carbon future – in renewables, nuclear, Carbon Capture and Storage and a ‘smart’ grid Making the UK a global leader in the development and production of low carbon vehicles Ensuring our skills, infrastructure, procurement, research and development, demonstration and deployment policies make the UK the best place to locate and develop a low carbon business and make sure international business recognises that.
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High Growth Businesses Oxford Innovation High Growth Programmes for Cornwall
High Growth Businesses Our aim To concentrate on those businesses that have been established for over three years and have high growth or high growth potential 20% per year Gross Value Added per head >£100,000
To stimulate the growth of these businesses by coaching
High Growth Businesses What is coaching? Driving performance, both in the individual and business Empowerment Removing barriers to growth
Oxford Innovation Our offer Confidential Bureaucracy free For Cornwall High Growth businesses OI can provide up to 30 days of coaching over 2 years Your own personal coach to work with 1-2-1 Support form the experienced OI team Support via our partners, public and private sector agencies
Starting Up Starting up a High Growth Business Pre-start or trading for less than 1 year Potential to grow by >20% per year
Reach a turnover of £500k within 3 years
Starting Up Addressing specific needs of high growth start ups High growth mentoring and coaching
Using team experience plus introductions to external support where necessary For Cornwall businesses up to 20 days support available from business concept to launch and for a period of 18-36 months after start of trading
Starting Up Business Plan Competition For New businesses and budding entrepreneurs in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fresh ideas and exciting concepts
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Cash award of £25,000 www.ignitecornwall.com Loan finance of up to £50,000 A radio marketing campaign Free legal services and advice Free accountancy services and advice Free marketing and design support Free access to business advice, support and guidance from the OI team Introductions to investors, clients and suppliers www.ignitecornwall.com
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Contact us at Oxford Innovation Call: 01872 300116 Email: infogrowcornwall.co.uk Candida Whitmill – Email:
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