AI Ready? Governance, Skills, and Strategy for Businesses

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University of Exeter - Cornwall

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University of ExeterSupporting enterprises with good growth across Cornwall & Isles of ScillyWhether you want to start or grow a business, future proof your social enterprise, learn more about Net Zero and Sustainability, develop an innovative new product or ensure you have the strategies and skills to make your business investment ready, we are here to encourage and support your ambitions. The University of Exeter team brings a wide range of skills and real-world business experience to our programmes which are designed to support you from idea, to launch, to long-term sustainable growth built on best practice. We aim to build a Greener, Healthier and Fairer future for all.Evolve FuturesWho's it for?The Evolve Futures programme of activities are fully funded and open to all members of the business community based anywhere in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They are particularly suited to new / early stage business founders and SME leaders who are interested in building their network and exploring innovative opportunities for growth with the University of Exeter.What's on offer?Supporting business growth and innovation, the Evolve Futures programme connects you to valuable sector experts and specialists, a network of peers and other SMEs. Through its events, interactive workshops and 1:1 guidance sessions it gives you access to:• Start up fundamentals: what you need to get right (including legals, finance and accounting, IP, R&D tax credits, market validation, inclusive growth / ED&I)• Practical pathways to net zero: what you need to know and how to successfully transition your business towards net zero working and becoming nature-positive• Support with strategic planning, research, new product development and launches, grant funding and bid development• Sector specialist sessions including: innovation, circularity, marine, clean energy and biodiversity• Driving engagement: understand and evaluate your social value, create resilient and productive teams and happy customers through equality, diversity and inclusion best practices• Leveraging cutting edge technologies and facilities, including: 3D & 4D Visualisation Suite, digital twins and data analysis• Bespoke business solutions: gain insights, solve complex challenges, develop processes through collaborative research opportunities• Grant funding guidance: working with companies identifying opportunities (UKRI/Innovate UK) requirements and reviewing applications that will succeedGreenFutures SolutionsWho's it for?GreenFutures Solutions from the University of Exeter is a support programme aimed at organisations wishing to better understand and reduce their Environmental Impact. The GreenFutures Solutions team unites Exeter’s academic, business and professional service expertise, giving you access to the knowledge, data, skills, innovation and research capability that businesses and governments require to transition to a net zero economy.What's on offer?Supporting Enterprises to transition towards Net Zero, GreenFutures Solutions can offer:• Measure - Support to accurately measure your Emissions and Environmental Impact (Carbon Footprint)• Reduce - Individually tailored, high quality Decarbonisation Strategies and Actions based on the "hot spots" across your organisation• Monitor - Access to software for on-going measurement of emissions• Green Skills - Support across your organisation to better understand Carbon/Climate Literacy, Circular Economy and Biodiversity• B Corp - Coming Soon! B Corp Boot Camp - A series of sessions to better understand the B Corp Accreditation process• Research - Coming Soon! Access to world class researchers to overcome specific environmental challenges within your business (e.g. food waste, alternative raw materials, solar feasibility)Find out more:Email: CIoSBusinessSupport@exeter.ac.ukThe University of Exeter has been commissioned to deliver the EVOLVE FUTURES and GREENFUTURES SOLUTIONS projects on behalf of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub (www.ciosgrowthhub.com) by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme (www.ciosgoodgrowth.com)To learn more about these projects please contact us.