Aerospace - Motorsport - Space - Rail - MedTech - Advanced Air Mobility
This event is now fully booked, if you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact jay.locking@midlandsaerospace.org.uk.
Four business-led sector organisations are coming together to host a unique Cross Sector Open House. The event is being delivered by Aerospace Unlocking Potential, which is led by the University of Nottingham in partnership with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance, and supports Midlands based SMEs to diversify into and out of aerospace and aviation.
Midlands Aerospace Alliance, Medilink Midlands, Rail Forum and the Motorsport Industry Association will share their knowledge of recent developments and current and future opportunities for SMEs across the Midlands. Case study SMEs will demonstrate how they have successfully diversified into other sectors.
Teams from the four organisations will be on hand to field enquiries about their sector. Additional support and funding is available through Aerospace UP for any SMEs wanting to diversify into (or from) aerospace, aviation, space or advanced air mobility.
We know that great ideas and technologies from businesses that are experts in one sector can be applied to solve problems in another – this event is designed to help things along by providing a forum for Midlands SMEs to network across all sectors and learn from one another.
This event is funded by Aerospace Unlocking Potential which enables Midlands SMEs to attend for free.
Topics will include:
Developments/Opportunities in Aerospace – Chris Weir of the MAA will summarise the key drivers (pull) for innovation/technology in aerospace, noting some of the probable cross-sector similarities and potential differences, and give examples of the high-level potential solutions and opportunity for technology push.
Developments/Opportunities in MedTech & HealthTech – Ben Roberts and Chris Dyke of Medilink will speak on the The Future NHS - Digital & Green, noting where UK healthcare is going and what will be required from its suppliers before the end of this decade.
Developments / Opportunities in Rail –Neil Bates, Design Director at Vivarail.
Developments / Opportunities in Rail – Paul Corcoran from MD Interim Consult will present on ‘Why Great Ideas don’t Guarantee Great Innovations. Maybe it’s time to look at innovation in rail from a different perspective?
Developments/Opportunities in Motorsport – Chris Aylett, CEO of the MIA
Advanced Air Mobility – Clive Lewis of the MAA will outline the exciting high growth Advance Air Mobility (AAM) market opportunities. Clive authored ADS’s AAM Market Outlook that predicts that the market for intra-city, inter-city, personal and emergency/parapublic air transport created by disruptive electric, hybrid-electric and air vehicles could reach $510bn by 2040.
Space - Andy Leather of the MAA will provide the latest updates on the developments of the Space ecosystem, potential cross-sectoral collaboration and opportunities.
Developments/Opportunities in Nuclear – Kevin Shepherd, Lead Industrial Supply Chain Advisor NAMRC will outline recent development in the Nuclear sector and highlight opportunities for Midlands SMEs.
Case Studies from SMEs – G&O Springs, Blackspace Technology, Airguard Medical, Skyfarer & Hypermotive.
Networking sessions and table top stands.
Information on Aerospace UP funding and available support for Midlands SMEs.
Date: Thursday 10th November 2022
Venue: British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ (Free museum ticket included)
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Are you eligible for funding and expert support?
Why not see now if your organisation is eligible for funding and expert support from the University of Nottingham and the Midlands Aerospace Alliance under the Aerospace UP programme?
Click here to fill in the simple on-line eligibility check & enrolment form. In a nutshell, the criteria are:
- SME (business with fewer than 250 employees, turnover less than €50m)
- business address in Midlands.
For any questions about the form and eligibility contact Sarah Walker, ERDF Project Manager, Institute for Aerospace Technology, University of Nottingham - s.walker@nottingham.ac.uk.
