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HS2 will be a world class 21st century railway service, embracing new technologies to ensure world class levels of reliability, comfort and customer experience.
To deliver this we will drive innovation in the design and build, employing new technologies and techniques to improve productivity, innovating to do more with less and create fewer emissions and noise. We will build a legacy of knowledge, expertise and new commercial opportunities for the UK as we develop HS2.
What's on offer to SMEs
Four months tailored business support
Access to office space at Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Birmingham campus (dependent on COVID-19, if not support will be virtual)
Tailored investment readiness programme, with support from experienced investment coaches
Round tables and talks with angels and VCs, introductions to investors, and pitch coaching
Funding advice from Connected Places Catapult experts, including CR&D and grant opportunities
Technical support and sprints, access to Connected Places Catapult and HS2 technical experts
Support from an Entrepreneur in Residence, and wider Bruntwood SciTech support networks /business activities
Business development opportunities and introductions to potential customers
Growth focus – business support, e.g. IP, marketing, HR, partnerships
Demo Day showcase event
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be SME sized businesses (Less than 250 employees & turnover under £50 million)
Applicants must have a UK registered company address
Proposed solutions must include a digital development
Proposed solutions must address at least one of the live challenges
Each application must propose one solution
Applicants can apply more than once if they have more than one solution to offer
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