Gasta Tech Update: NISP Connect workshops

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NISP CONNECT Frameworks workshops present:
“Governance: How, when and why to build a Board”
Wed 19th May, 2010 @ University of Ulster, Magee (Room MS020)
By Scott Kennedy, Cleaver Fulton Rankin

A board of directors, or advisory board, can be one of the most enabling assets that an early stage venture has to leverage. It can also be one of the most disabling. Join us for a presentation and discussion that will include: An overview of director’s legal responsibilities and changes to the law and Tactics in recruiting and remunerating or incentivising board members.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk

NISP CONNECT Frameworks workshops present:
“The War for Talent: Invest in the Best”
Thurs 20th May 2010, Northern Ireland Science Park
By Karen Davidson and Paul Gillen from law firm McGrigors.

People are the key to any business and incentivising and retaining key staff is critical for any employer who wishes to grow its business. This seminar will look at different approaches to reward individual talent, develop committed employees and maximise individual and team performance.

Click here for further details and to register

£25k Award - Search for the Next Big thing: Quick Pitch
Wed 2nd June 2010, Northern Ireland Science Park

Top 5 teams from each category: Hitech, Biotech, Cleantech and Digital Media & Software are chosen to give their quick pitch to a judging panel to see who makes it to the top ten of the competition.
Teams and judges only


NISP CONNECT Frameworks workshops present:
“Government Grants for Start-ups”
Wed 9th June 2010, Northern Ireland Science Park

Details coming soon


Halo Investor Forum
17th June 2010, @ Northern Ireland Science Park

Registered angels, guests and pitching companies only


halo News

Call Open for Next halo Investment Meeting

Halo only runs 5 investment meeting pa where selected companies can pitch for investment to an audience of 50-60 business angels. The third of the 2010 halo meetings will take place on 17th June, but the call for applications closes on 17th May. So far 8 companies have received funding of over £3/4m from halo angels.

To apply just fill in the short application form available on http://www.nisp.co.uk/NISP-Halo-Entrepreneurs.aspx


Norman's blog: “Science at the Polls
Norman Apsley, NISP Chief Executive

Science is not up front in any election manifesto that I know of but each expects science and the methods of science to be a key ingredient of a successful society both economical and socially. Despite this longed for impact, there won’t be many scientists in the mix, whoever wins. Recently New Scientist reported the large numbers of science trained and science advocates who would be leaving Westminster, not all for the best of reasons mind you. NS opined that it might be an up-hill task to get the new incumbents of whatever hue up to speed and it might herald the end of what has been a good 13 years of increased science funding.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk


Locate your Company at Northern Ireland Science Park

For further information on work space at Northern Ireland Science Park, click here

Events and notifications from our affiliates

E-Synergy: Investor Ready: Are you Ready to pitch to a VC? Call for Applications!

To help companies prepare for the 2010 VC Forum run by NISP Connect, E-Synergy is seeking up to twelve qualified companies for the upcoming advanced course “Investor Ready; £500K+”, an intense three day course on 16, 17 and 29 June for companies hoping to raise private investment in 2010.

Applications for Investor Ready: £500K+ will be accepted from 7 May through 29 May 2010.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk

Where the Ideas Come From
Thurs 20th May 2010, Council Chamber, Queen's University Belfast

Belfast City Council and Queen’s University Belfast are pleased to welcome Michael Johnson, Creative Director of Johnson Banks, the internationally renowned design and branding agency based in London. From a UK base, they work for clients as far afield as Philadelphia, Tokyo and Hawaii.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk


BarCamp Belfast
Sat 22nd May, 2010, University of Ulster, York Street, Belfast

BarCamp is a unconference with a focus on design, web application development, open source technologies and social protocols. Presentations & panels are volunteered — and it's free to attend.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk


InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2010
Wed 26th May 2010, Waterfront hall, Belfast

The ninth InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference is a 'back to basics' event focusing on raising the early rounds of equity for early-stage companies. The conference will showcase the current sources of equity capital available, both institutional and through the business angel networks on the island.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk


IntertradeIreland Seedcorn 2010 Workshops
Various dates and venues throughout Ireland

Once again start-up companies across the island are being offered the opportunity to learn more about how to cash in on a €280,000 prize fund in the InterTradeIreland All-island Seedcorn Business Competition 2010. InterTradeIrelands equity advisers will talk about the benefits of entering the competition and how to prepare a business plan to attract potential investors during a series of free workshops. In addition, a previous winner will talk about their own personal experience of the competition.

nispconnect@nisp.co.uk


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