The latest news-in-brief from around Warwickshire
High Tech Greenhouse Opens in Warwickshire to Boost Agritech Research at Wellesbourne Innovation Campus
Agri-tech innovation centre Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) and its greenhouse innovation partner RIPE Building Services, have officially opened their new high-tech greenhouse facility at the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus.
The structure, named the Natural Light Growing (NLG) Centre, has been designed and built by RIPE Building Services, partnered by CHAP with £500,000 funding from Innovate UK. It was officially opened by Professor Janet Bainbridge OBE.
The Agri-Tech Centres are a unique collaboration between Government, academia and industry to drive greater efficiency, resilience and wealth across the agrifood sector. A £90 million investment from the UK’s strategic innovation agency (Innovate UK) is enabling the centres to harness leading UK research and expertise as well as build new infrastructures and innovation.
TEDX Leamington Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Technology and creative speaker event featured an exciting programme of talks, performances, and off-stage activities to celebrate 5th anniversary of Leamington Spa chapter of the famous talk series.
From Sonic to Shakespeare - Creative and Digital Communities Initiative Raises Profile of Local Sector
On the 9th of October University of Warwick launched its Creative and Digital Communities’ initiative. This gateway into the University will look at ways that the organisation can support creative and digital companies working locally, and offer opportunities for students and graduates to work in the creative sector either by securing roles in various companies or running their own creative enterprises.
Leading Magazine Features Coventry & Warwickshire Scale-ups
Business & Innovation Magazine features scale up companies in the current issue. Scale ups are companies that have seen year on year growth in revenue, employment or both. As part of the feature, in the Coventry & Warwickshire area the spotlight fell on local high growth businesses Contechs, Parent Pay and Staircraft.
Midlands Future Mobility Soft Launch at NAIC
Midlands Future Mobility hosted a soft launch at the National Automotive Innovation Campus, University of Warwick, coinciding with the Coventry & Warwickshire Business Festival 2019, with speakers including Prof Paul Jennings of WMG and Mike Waters of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).
Funded by industrial partners and Government, as part of the wider Zenzic initiative, Midlands Future Mobility will play a crucial role in accelerating technological progress, establishing the UK’s presence in the autonomous vehicle market and contributing to the UK’s Industrial Strategy.
Teentech Comes to MIRA Technology Institute Nuneaton
An exciting TeenTech Innovation Day at MIRA Technology Institute kicked off TeenTech West Midlands’ inspiring year-round programme to help young people in schools across the region understand the jobs of tomorrow.
With funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to run a series of activities, this TeenTech Innovation Day, delivered by The MIRA Technology Institute, showcased the opportunities within technology and engineering with a focus on automotive technology.
Nominations Open for Young Pro
The Young Professional Awards celebrate the talent within the Business Professional Financial Services (BPFS) sector and the next generation of leaders. Nominations are being invited. Being nominated is a real boost and brings profile raising opportunities for both the nominee and their employer.
Transport Technology Innovator Vivarail Moves to New Southam Base
Stratford-on-Avon based train maker Vivarail expands into new facility in Southam, driven by growing order book and the development of a full suite of emission-free trains. The company recently won an order to supply new trains and servicing to the Isle of Wight.
Coventry City Council Seeking JV Partner for VLR Rail Project
Coventry City Council is seeking a JV partner to develop its VLR Very Light Rail Programme. More information was made available at information event on 14th Nov in Birmingham.
£20m plans Shown to transform Nuneaton town centre
Almost £20 million will be spent on a new landmark building in Nuneaton town centre which will house a library, business centre and cafe.
The plans also mean that the main library, which has served the town for more than 50 years and was designed by famed designer Sir Frederick Gibberd, will be replaced.
The new building could create up to 200 jobs in the business centre and café over and above existing library jobs.
Plans to transform former Atherstone hat factory into 70 apartments Approved
Proposals to transform a former hat factory in Warwickshire into 70 apartments have been approved. Britannia Works in Coleshill Road, Atherstone, has been earmarked for the scheme which will see the majority of the buildings knocked down.
The apartments, which will include extra care provision, will have a mixture of one and two bedrooms, while two former Victorian mill buildings will be retained.
The site has been disused since manufacturing stopped in 1999. Atherstone was once a major centre of hat making, but is better known today as the UK HQ for Aldi Stores and TNT Express.