NNBN, Innovate UK and RSM UK are delighted to be holding an exciting new event for 2024 aimed at manufacturing and tech companies who are looking to grow and expand through innovation.
The event, taking place on Tuesday, February 6 from 9AM to 11PM at Vulcan Works in Northampton, is designed for manufacturing and tech companies who are looking to grow and expand through innovation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to hear from support bodies who can assist them.
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Agenda:
- 9.00 am – Arrival registration coffee networking
- 9.30 am – Welcome from Simon Cox of NNBN
- 9.35 am – Introduction from Darren Smith of Vulcan Works
- 9.40 am – Overview from Julie Pauley and Beverley Pearce-Smith from IUK EDGE on how to access support
- 9.50 am – Case studies from Jude Hough re the diversity of IUK EDGE clients
- 10.00 am – What does the Investment Landscape look like from Chandilla Fernando
- 10.20 am – R & D tax credits from Amy Forbes from RSM UK
- 10.30 am – The Patent Box from Howard Wylie from RSM UK
- 10.40 am – Questions, networking and tour of Vulcan Works
Meet the speakers
Jude Hough & Chandila Fernando both Innovation Growth Specialist
Jude has just under 30 years experience in B2B and B2C retail and marketing, as well as corporate and private equity. An inventor herself Jude has been through the process of bringing a product to market, raising investment, and taking it to a global audience. ‘’I wish Innovate UK EDGE has existed when I was running my business, I would have greatly valued input from someone actually on my side and with no ulterior motive, that’s why I am determined that more businesses know about the IUK EDGE service.
Chandila is a Presidential Award Winner, sensible voice on tech, raising money and geopolitics. He is a fan of all things Cricket
Amy Forbes and Howard Wylie from RSM UK
Amy has over 15 years tax experience and specialises in corporate tax and innovation reliefs for highly innovative businesses. By leveraging her wider corporation tax experience, Amy is able to help her clients effectively maximise this valuable relief.
Based in Birmingham, she has extensive experience in working with businesses of all sizes claiming R&D tax credits including many first time claimants. Amy has supported businesses in making claims for not only new product development but also manufacturing process efficiencies, waste reduction, machinery operating life improvements and novel repair techniques. This experience enables Amy to have practical discussions with all levels of a business to ensure that claims are identified and maximised.
Amy takes a hands-on, collaborative approach combined with a proactive attitude.
Howard has nearly 20 years tax experience which includes supporting large, fast growth and technology sector companies. He is recognised by his clients for delivering outstanding client service, meeting deadlines, accessibility, responsiveness and balancing technical expertise with commercial pragmatism.
Howard works with his clients to ensure that he meets their needs, be a sounding board bring ideas, relevant specialists and experience. One area of focus is Patent Box, where he lead on this for the central regime within RSM