An expert report prepared for the previous government in the UK called for the creation of “elite, business-focused” Technology and Innovation Centres (TICs). These centres are designed to do research but also engage SMEs by providing advice on funding, commercialisation and intellectual property.
The UK’s new government is expected to continue with this policy, notwithstanding the need to control public spending. Business Secretary Vince Cable has emphasised the need to support entrepreneurship despite the need for budget cutbacks.
Cable’s department for Business, Innovation and Skills has committed itself to backing free and open markets, as well as promoting “business and innovation through entrepreneurialism and individual engagement in the economy”.
The new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has also pledged to create “an enterprise culture where everyone with talent is inspired and able to turn ideas into successful businesses”. Cutting red tape and offering incentives to start-ups are among the promises.
EurActiv: UK plans to create enterprise culture
From EurActiv: An expert report prepared for the previous government in the UK called for the creation of “elite, business-focused” Technology and Innovation Centres (TICs). These centres are designed to do research but also engage SMEs by providing advice on funding, commercialisation and intellectual property. The UK’s new government is expected to continue with this … Continue reading “EurActiv: UK plans to create enterprise culture”