Targeting Innovation

In partnership with Yorkshire Forward, RTC North and Bradford Metropolitan District Council, we help SMEs seeking up-to-date information on European directives and regulations, public sector opportunities, research and development initiatives, European funding and collaborative partners, whether technical or commercial.

Enterprise Europe Yorkshire (EEY) is a gateway for companies in Yorkshire to access a wealth of information finding collaborative partners and increasing your competitiveness in a global economy.  Yorkshire and Humber organisations can also access innovative technology, find market entry partners or enter joint development partnerships across Europe. EEY can also help to put companies in contact with relevant business contacts in Europe, via our network of over 3,000 professionals.

Some of the services offered by Enterprise Europe Yorkshire include:

• Information on European legislation, cooperation and internationalisation services
• Innovation, technology and knowledge transfer services
• Information and support for accessing Framework Programme 7 funding
• Access to an extensive network of contacts and expertise from across Europe

It is worth noting that the majority of these services are free to companies based in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Enterprise Europe Yorkshire is supported by the European Commission and Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Development Agency for the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK.

Based in the Round Foundry Media Centre in Holbeck, Leeds, our team in Yorkshire is engaged in the delivery of a number of core Yorkshire & Humber contracts and are eager to try to drive further growth in the region and beyond. 

Our aim is to expand our client base in Yorkshire as well as providing expertise and assistance on a number of prestigious contracts across the UK.

To find out how just one of the company's assisted by the Enterprise Europe Yorkshire service has benefited by visiting our News section - EUROPE SEAFOOD EXPOSITION (ESE) 2009

Dr Alison Orr, Knowledge Transfer & Innovation Manager of Targeting Innovation in Leeds said:

"Yorkshire has a diverse and robust economy and an excellent science base. However, as a region we can do better and we can achieve more, and by linking regional expertise with the knowledge, experience and creativity of innovative, entrepreneurs Targeting Innovation is here to work with regional business and the Knowledge sector and to help ensure that Yorkshire is a dominant economic force for the future".

If you would like any more detail on any of the above information, please get in touch on: +44 (0)113 394 4317.