Environmental Investment

The EIC Environmental Investment Network Welsh Reception

Wednesday January 30th 2008, 8.00am – 10.00am

The Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay

A unique collaboration between Clarkslegal LLP and The Environmental Industries Commission and sponsored by Lloyds TSB and Intellectual Property specialists, Mathys & Squire.

Designed to facilitate the raising of finance within the environmental sector and provide support, information and networking opportunities for investors seeking investment opportunities and companies, social enterprises and academic institutions within the environmental sector.

VIP Guest Speaker is Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economic Development and Transport for Wales.

The event will be chaired by Dafydd Downes, Partner of Clarkslegal and will include a free breakfast buffet and networking with representatives of Clarkslegal, The Environmental Industries Commission, Lloyds TSB Business and Mathys & Squire.

To confirm your attendance at this event and receive your ticket and itinerary, please RSVP to Matthew Evans, 029 2055 7559, mevans@forburyenvironmental.com.

www.environmentalinvest.com

Shaping Research for a Changing Climate

Your chance to influence the direction of future research into climate change adaptation in the built environment.

Free two day workshop - Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th January 2008, Park Inn Hotel,
West Bromwich, Birmingham. Meals and accommodation are included.

Sustaining Knowledge for a Changing Climate is an EPSRC funded project that brings together researchers, industrial collaborators, practitioners, end-users and other stakeholders with an interest in research and its outcomes in the context of impacts of climate change and related adaptation strategies and measures within the built environment.

Potential research sectors:

• flooding


• transport infrastructure


• electricity supply


• urban planning


• new and existing buildings


• water resources


• coast

Cross-cutting issues:

• system vulnerability and resilience


• extremes


• decision making


• adaptive management

Registration form and more information.

Technium Challenge

Technium Challenge is an annual competition for start-up and spin-out technology businesses within Wales and the UK. Successful applicants receive a bespoke business acceleration programme, while the winner and runners-up receive a package comprising support with rent, legal and marketing advice. The competition also provides a fast-track route into Technium, Wales' network of innovation centres dedicated to supporting young technology businesses.

Plus - businesses intending to be based in Mid Wales could win an additional £1,000 towards rental costs at Technium Aberystwyth.

For more information on eligibility and the application process visit www.technium.co.uk/challengeuk.

New Products, New Ideas, New Technologies

Innovation into Action

10-11th March, Cardiff

If you are...

An inventor or innovator
A developer in an SME, R&D department or academic institution. This event is for YOU!

or if you are...

A buyer, manufacturer or distributor
A technology scout, business development executive or R&D professional
A venture capitalist, business angel or investor This event is for YOU!

Register online now

Innovation Into Action 2008 is a unique event for professionals looking for new products, new ideas or new technologies to meet and discuss commercial opportunities direct with the developer.

This exciting two-day innovation brokerage event combines an innovation partnering event of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings to discuss potential deals with a showcase exhibition and networking lounge.

It is the FIRST and ONLY event to bring these two groups together to discuss collaborations, explore partnerships and make deals.

www.innovationintoaction.co.uk/

Marketing Opportunity

Water Industry Achievement Awards

Could your business win an award in one of these categories?

• Partnership Initiative of the Year


• People Initiative of the YearCommunity Campaign of the Year


• Sustainability AwardInnovative Technology of the Year


• Customer Care Initiative of the Year


• Research Project of the Year


• Health & Safety Initiative of the Year


• Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Water Industry

The awards will be presented at IWEX 2008, part of Sustainabilitylive! (20-22 May 2008).

For more information visit www.sustainabilitylive.com