As the UK makes transitional movements to a low carbon economy there has never been a better time for North West companies to become part of this exciting movement.

With rapid development in wind, tidal, solar, anaerobic digestion and small scale renewables to name a few, this event will look at potential funding opportunities, interest free loans, innovation support and cross sector working, including information and knowledge sharing. A local case study will also highlight the support
they received to grow and expand in the environmental market.

The event is free to attend and will provide an opportunity to network with a range of experts.

9.00 – 9.30 - Registration and refreshments
9.30 - 9.40 – Welcome and introduction – Adam Swainbank, Envirolink Northwest
9.40 – 10.10 – Unlocking barriers to innovation – Chris Bagley, KTN – Energy Generation & Supply
10.10 – 10.30 – The low carbon demonstration programme – Caroline Riley, Envirolink Northwest
10.30 – 11.00 – Case Study regional project – Making Cumbria the UK anaerobic digestion capital – Keith Richardson, CoRE Northwest
11.00 – 11.20 – Refreshment break
11.20 – 11.50 – Funding opportunities for European Collaborative research energy projects – Rob Ashworth, Enterprise Europe Network
11.50 – 12.20 – Interest free energy efficiency loan scheme – Elaine Bloor, Carbon Trust
12.20 – 12.50 – Business Finance – Philip Hargreaves, NWDA
12.50 – 13.00 – Support for West Cumbria Energy Opportunities Supply Chain - West Cumbria Development Agency – John Porter
13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch
14.00 – 15.20 – Networking Opportunities & 1-2-1 sessions