This document provides a summary of funding opportunities, events, support programs, reports and articles relevant to UK creative and digital businesses in March 2017. Key opportunities highlighted include the Innovate UK funding calls on emerging technologies, infrastructure innovation, and nuclear decommissioning. It also summarizes the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and the Longitude Prize challenge. Support programs featured are the IoTUK Boost accelerator and TECNIOspring PLUS fellowship.
Stratio Streaming is the result of combining the power of Spark Streaming as a continuous computing framework and Siddhi CEP engine as complex event processing engine.
Get the latest announcements on Microsoft and NVIDIA's HGX-1 platform for artificial intelligence cloud computing, Facebook's new AI server, and the launch of Jetson TX2 for AI computing in cameras, sensors, and more.
The Be-All, End-All List of Small Business Tax DeductionsWagepoint
Read the full article with even more details at https://blog.wagepoint.com/h/i/289427271-the-comprehensive-list-of-small-business-tax-deductions/185037
Dr Simon Duffy gave this talk to lecturers, practitioners and students in social work at Kingston University, London. He explores the underlying causes of the severe crisis in social care and suggest what we can do about it.
Covering everything from which social networks marketers (and teens) love and what drives engagement to how social media influences sales and why Facebook dominates, these numbers will influence your marketing strategy.
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Absi is a Salesforce Partner that developed a Lightning Portal for Meyn, Creating an eye-opening application that demonstrates just what is possible to achieve with Lightning technology.
London Growth Marketing Power Session @ London Startup Growth Meetup - 27 Jan...Growth Tribe
Building great products isn't enough. Marketing channels are saturated. Growth Marketing skills help you beat the competition and develop your products.
In this session, David Arnoux, co-founder of Europe's 1st Growth Hacking Academy 'Growth Tribe', walks you through the mindset, process & tools to implement an experiment-driven approach to growth in your organization.
About David Arnoux (Growth Tribe):
David Arnoux is a growth marketing expert. He has helped over 500 companies & teams implement and execute growth strategies. He is currently head of growth at Growth Tribe and lead growth hacker at Twoodo, growth coach for startups and corporates, a public speaker and a contributor to publications such as The Next Web. Come follow him on Twitter! @darnocks
Accessible & Usable Web Forms. Your How To Guide!Rabab Gomaa
Last updated: March 10th, 2017
http://bit.do/webforms
(Formerly called Accessibility of Web Forms)
Web forms can present obstacles to users when they have not been developed to be accessible and usable. These obstacles can be torn down by following techniques for labeling form controls, validating user input, handling multi page forms and WAI-ARIA. Screen reader demonstrations will be used to highlight these features. The session will allow you to improve the design and development of your web forms.
* Formerly called Accessibility of Web Forms
Slides versions:
(March 2017) - updates include sample of keyboard users, why use native element, examples of form validation, how to fix a dialog box,
(Feb 2017) - updates include example of Other instruction and update to user agent support URL
(Dec 2016) - updates include example of placeholder
(Nov 2016) - updates include examples on usability of forms and ARIA misuse
(May 2016) - updates include new examples and more details on Validation of input and user notification
(Feb 2016) - Original version
The Knowledge Transfer Network, (KTN), Monthly Digital and Creative Business Briefing update. Listing support and innovation opportunities for UK Digital Technology Businesses More info: www.ktn-uk.org
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This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
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A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
PPT Item # 9 - 2024 Street Maintenance Program(SMP) Amendment
Creative & Digital Business Briefing - March 2017
1. Creative, Digital & Design
Business Briefing
A digest of useful information for UK businesses seeking
funding and support, updated monthly
March 2017
@KTNUK
2. If you would like to receive updates from KTN, you
can subscribe here: bit.ly/KTNregister
3. Contents
• Feature
• Innovate UK funding calls
• Horizon 2020
• Funding
• Events
• Investment
• Support
• Market Research/Reports
• Articles
• Personal Data Network
4. Opens: 06.03.17. Registration deadline: noon on 03.05.17. Application
deadline: noon on 10.05.17.
Key feature: Innovate UK is investing up to £15 million innovation projects
that inspire and stimulate the products and services of tomorrow.
The aim of this competition is to help UK businesses broaden their
innovation activities, disrupt existing markets and find new revenue
sources. It should support the competitiveness of small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs), as well as large companies.
Briefing events:
Wed, 8 Mar, London | Mon, 13 Mar, Belfast | Tue, 14 Mar,
Edinburgh | Thu, 16 Mar, Cardiff | Thu, 23 Mar, Manchester
For further information click here
Emerging and Enabling Technologies funding competition
***Feature***
5. Opens: 16.01.17. Registration deadline: noon on 15.03.17. Application
deadline: noon on 22.03.17.
Key feature: Innovate UK is to invest up to £15 million in projects to
stimulate innovation that creates UK business growth in infrastructure
systems. They want businesses to collaborate to develop new integrated
solutions and new business models. Projects may include technical
feasibility, industrial research or experimental development and range in
size from total eligible costs of £25,000 to £5 million. Projects must show
significant innovation in one of Innovate UK's priority areas: ‘smart’
infrastructure; energy systems; connected transport; urban living
For further information click here
Innovation in Infrastructure Systems (round 2)
Innovate UK funding calls
6. There will be 3 competitive funding rounds over 12 months, the first opened
on 9 January 2017 with two further rounds in May 2017 and August 2017.
Key feature: Design Foundations is a new £3m grant funding programme
from Innovate UK to help businesses identify innovation opportunities and
generate better propositions for desirable, useful and feasible products,
services and business models. The aim is to build collaborations between
businesses looking for new ways to innovate, and designers with the
creative tools to provide this insight. It means using design interventions to
address critical business challenges.
For further information click here
Design Foundations
Innovate UK funding calls
7. Opens: 30.01.17. Registration deadline: noon on 19.04.17. Application
deadline: noon on 26.04.17.
Key feature: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield
Ltd and Innovate UK are to invest up to £3 million in projects that will
integrate and demonstrate flexible innovative technologies for the
nuclear decommissioning sector. The aim of this competition is to
develop an innovative and integrated demonstrator. This should
minimise human intervention, achieve a significant increase in
productivity and reduce the cost of nuclear decommissioning.
For further information click here
Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning
Innovate UK funding calls
8. Horizon 2020 funds high-potential innovation through a dedicated
SME instrument, which offers seamless business innovation support
under the section Societal Challenges and the specific part
Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies (LEITs).
Provided with about € 3 billion in funding over the period 2014-2020,
the SME Instrument helps high-potential SMEs to develop
groundbreaking innovative ideas for products, services or processes
that are ready to face global market competition.
During the first two years of implementation (2014-2015), more than
1200 SMEs were selected to receive funding under the SME
instrument call; as such, 513 million Euros were invested in the
success of innovative SMEs. By the end of Horizon 2020, the SME
instrument should have supported some 7500 SMEs to get their
innovations delivered onto the market. Find out more
The SME Instrument
9. Funding
Horizon 2020: Security: Businesses can apply for a share of €130
million under Secure Societies – protecting freedom and security of
Europe and its citizens work programme. Opens: 01.03.17.
Registration deadline: noon on 24.08.17. Application deadline: noon
on 24.08.17.
Longitude Prize is a challenge with a £10 million prize fund to reward
a diagnostic test that helps solve the problem of global antibiotic
resistance. It is being run by Nesta and supported by Innovate UK as
funding partner. The Discovery Awards are small seed grants to help
teams and individuals further develop their ideas for the Longitude
Prize. Application deadline: 21.04.17.
10. Expression of Interest: KTN InnOvaTe zone at Smart IoT London
2017 - 15-16 Mar 2017, London
Digital Business Drop-in - 9 Mar 2017, London
VentureFest South - 9 Mar, Winchester
Quality Assurance in Additive Manufacturing Seminar - 16 Mar,
London
Future Infrastructure Systems - 22 Mar, London
Venturefest East Midlands - 22 Mar, Derby
Digital Revolution Conference - 24 Mar, Manchester
Events
11. Private Investment Directory
Digital Refer now includes more than 250 organisations that provide
private investment to Digital and Creative businesses in the UK,
including:
Accelerator Programmes
Business Incubators
Start-up Studios
Venture Capital Funds
Angel Investor Networks
Corporate Venture Capital firms
Check out the new entries: bit.ly/ktnrefer
Investment
12. IoTUK Boost is funded by Government, through IoTUK and the Digital
Catapult, underlining the importance of IoT for the UK’s digital economy.
They will support a minimum of 10 SMEs in their quest to find solutions to
genuine challenges faced within the Cambridge region and to explore the
market opportunity for the products and services they create. All solutions
must make use of Cambridge’s newly deployed LoRaWAN™ Low Power
Wide Area Network (LPWAN). The LPWAN-driven technologies and
services will address the locally identified societal challenges of Transport,
Air Quality Monitoring, Primary Prevention or Monitoring of Ill Health in
Older People, Digital Buildings. Other societal challenges relevant to the
Cambridge region will be considered.
Application deadline: noon on 15.03.17
TECNIOspring PLUS is ACCIÓ's fellowship programme. It provides
financial support to individual mobility proposals presented by
experienced researchers in liaison with a host organisation. Fellows are
offered 2-year employment contracts in order to develop applied research
projects.
Support
13. Go To Grow - The Mayor’s International Business Programme
A new three year programme of mentoring, expert advice and real
business opportunities for high-growth companies Programme
focussed on ‘internationalising’ scale-ups – London based
companies wanting to grow outside of the UK.
The programme is open to fast-growing companies in London
operating in three broad sectors: technology, life sciences, and
urban. Your business will need to demonstrate that it is already
generating revenue.
The PwC startup Growth Programme is a platform for fast growth,
disruptive startups who want to shape the future through scalable
innovation. 12 startups, 12 weeks, 2 programmes: Future of Work &
Future of Health
Support
14. Immerse UK is a new cross-sector network for businesses and research
organisations across all parts of the UK economy that are interested in the
way that augmented and virtual reality can help drive productivity, social
and economic growth.
We are building a rolling programme of work, developed with our
members and the IET, which addresses the pressing issues that slow
down R&D and identifies the opportunities for growth and collaboration in
the emerging marketplace.
It is free to join, find out more and sign up here
Save the date:
Access to Finance for Immersive Technology businesses April 26th
6:30pm London
Immersive Audio - Listen Up: March 29th 10am London
Immerse UK
15. Tech and digital policy for skills, investment & trade
Headline recommendations include:
1. To drive a large-scale expansion in software development
apprenticeships. Many current funded university routes have poor
employment outcomes, while courses that are highly successful in
the market cannot attract Government funding.
2. To move to a system where all 16-19 year-olds are expected to
study mathematics, usually to a level above GCSE, as is the norm in
many other countries.
3. To make basic levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE level) a
requirement for all further and higher education.
Report
16. Why do we need a digital economy strategy?
The Government's new Digital Strategy puts digital at the heart of
business. The Digital Strategy is useful in that it highlights several
strategic opportunities for the UK, which can encourage industrial
development, research and private finance.
Articles
17. Personal Data and Trust Network
The network aims to build and nurture a community that brings
together industry, the public sector, funders, research organisations
and innovators to support the UK in becoming the global leader in
trust and responsible innovation with personal data.
The partners are calling on any organisation interested in personal
data, trust and reputation to join the network. Membership is free
and will plug you into a vibrant community that we are bringing
together. For more information and to join visit pdtn.org.