WM RFID Centre

Cross Incubation Finish link Training Uptake support Touch down work space (bookable)

Cross Incubation
promote incoming start ups and business ventures in locating into the region and the sub-cluster

• Market the project internationally through the EU Business Innovation Centre Network and Science Park Associations
• Encourage Inward Trade Missions and academic placements from EU Universities
• Work closely with UKTI and the Soft Landing Zone concept to encourage the establishment of partnerships and joint ventures between WMMW SMEs and international organisations
  

Finish link
Creation and maintenance of a network of SMEs who are researching new wireless applications, and particularly to leverage the strong links with TEKES, University of Oulu, and Nokia’s small business support and spin-out enhancement arm in early internationalisation/export consideration.

• Establish a network of SMEs who are researching Wireless Applications
• Undertake two visits to Finland
• Establish a Partnership with Key Wireless Research organisation in Finland such as VT
• Facilitate one inward mission from Finland
  

Development support WLAN product initiator
To support e-commerce consultants and software developers in developing products and services

• Creation of a Coventry City Centre Wireless Network (WLAN) utilising the latest in WiFi technology
• Establishment of the technical equipment required to monitor, review, test and upload content across the network
• Delivery of specific seminars, workshops highlighting the opportunities of the network
• Encourage new business opportunities utilising the network
• Undertake product evaluations
• Support companies (over a minimum of 5 days) in developing and testing products which utilise the network
  

Training
Training for regional SME company employees in mobile and wireless technology.

The creation of a tailored Wireless technology accredited training module which investigates the deployment of a business WiFi network, security, applications, legislation, sustainability, maintenance etc. The course will cover a period of 5 days and will be run annually over the four years.

MADCAP/ Wireless bridge
Developer participation project activity.

• Establishment of a Wireless Demonstration suite – able to showcase different uses of WiFi technology for industry
• Undertaking of showcase events and networking opportunities for SMEs
  

Uptake support
To support regional companies seeking to make use of new mobile and wireless technology (adopters - demand side work).

• Establishment of a dedicated 5 day support programme to assist regional companies who are interested in adopting wireless technology. This will be achieved through a combination of workshops, access to suitable demonstration kit, one to one consultancy.
  

Virtual and physical incubator space

The establishment of a dedicated West Midlands Wireless Incubation Centre, incorporating:-

• Touch down work space (bookable)
• Office address, post box etc.
• Telephone Answering services, basic secretariat
• Access to IT services