1 Dec 2016
Greater Birmingham launches new Strategic Economic Plan
Greater Birmingham launches its strategy to create 250,000 private sector jobs and add £29 billion to the local economy by…
General News
24 Nov 2016
The Responsible Business Awards
In the world where future business success will be defined by delivering social value hand in hand with financial value,…
General News
10 Nov 2016
Announcement of the Science and Innovation Audit reports
Science and innovation audits help regions to map their research and innovation strengths and identify areas of potential global competitive…
General News
3 Nov 2016
Apply for Horizon Prizes now
Horizon Prizes are challenge prizes (also known as ‘inducement’ prizes) which offer a cash reward to whoever can most effectively…
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13 Sep 2016
European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) is recruiting
EBRI is recruiting a number of exciting new job opportunities relating to the new EU European Structural Investment Fund project ‘Business Investment…
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17 Aug 2016
SWM & Climate-KIC: Analysis of UK climate-related innovation networks & clusters
SWM has been commissioned by Climate-KIC UK & Ireland to undertake research and produce a briefing and report that provides an overview…
SWM News
9 Aug 2016
BEIS – New ministerial portfolios confirmed
Following the creation of the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the appointment of Rt Hon…
General News
8 Aug 2016
Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change 2016
Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) are inviting young people to tell the world how they are shaping a more sustainable future…
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3 Aug 2016
SWM pioneers Young Director role
A couple of years ago, SWM decided that like many Boards ours was dominated by an older age group and we could…
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11 Jul 2016
MEBC Annual Awards 2016 launched
The Annual MEBC Awards are now open for applications. The aim of the MEBC Awards is to recognise: The strength…
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11 Jul 2016
Blue Business Awards launched
Shropshire Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Business Environmental Support Scheme for Telford (BESST) and Meres and Mosses Business Environment Network…
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10 May 2016
SWM at Venturefest West Midlands – 23/6/16
Venturefest West Midlands is a free, one-day event aimed at supporting business growth through innovation. It will bring together entrepreneurs, innovators…
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25 Apr 2016
Innovation Gateway opens
Four leading UK companies, RBS, BaxterStorey, Carillion and Sainsbury’s, are looking for innovations focussed on reducing energy, water and waste and enhancing…
General News
13 Apr 2016
Pitchfest WM 2016 – applications open
Applications are still open for Pitchfest WM 2016, the pitching competition that gives entrepreneurs a better chance of winning investment.…
General News
13 Apr 2016
Birmingham Post Power 250: The West Midlands’ most influential people
Some of SWM’s colleagues and friends were named amongst the recent Birmingham Post Power 250, reflecting 250 of the region’s…
SWM News
23 Mar 2016
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) update
As part of our support programme we have been busy providing policy advice and engaging with stakeholders. Our Board is…
SWM News
22 Feb 2016
European Solar Prize 2016 is open for entries
The European Solar Prize is given to make pioneers and leaders the focus of public attention and to give fresh…
General News
4 Feb 2016
Few places left on the Enterprise Europe Network brokerage programme
SWM member, Climate Change Solutions, still have a few places left on the Enterprise Europe Network Brokerage programme which runs alongside…
General News
4 Feb 2016
Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year Award
Midlands Business Insider is hosting the highly successful Insider Made in the Midlands Awards Dinner on Wednesday, 11 May 2016…
General News
17 Nov 2015
Responsible Business Awards opens for entries
The Responsible Business Awards are the UK’s longest running and most respected awards championing responsible business in the UK and…
General News
28 Oct 2015
Congratulations to SWM Board member Julia King on her appointment to the House of Lords
This month SWM Board member Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Julia King, has been appointed to the cross benches of the House of…
SWM News
20 Oct 2015
Innovations Showcase 2015 – invitation to present/exhibit
CIWEM West Midlands and the Institute of Water invite applications to present on 9 December at the innovations showcase 2015…
General News
7 Oct 2015
2016 Shell Springboard funding awards now open
Shell Springboard is now open for applications from the UK’s most innovative low-carbon entrepreneurs. Shell is calling on entrepreneurs with…
General News
1 Jun 2015
Stafford 2015 Green Awards launched
Stafford Borough Council has launched their 2015 Green Awards, following on from the success of previous years. The Green Awards…
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