As part of the UK regional-leg of the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) a series of workshops will be hosted by GRACE. The first event will take place at the Intellect venue in London on 17th May, 2013. Anyone interested in participating in the competition is strongly encouraged to attend.

Past entrants to the competition, with new ideas in the field of satellite navigation, are also welcome. The format will remain as in previous years, with formal presentations followed by individual consultations with experts.

Further information about the UK ESNC can be found at ukesnc.com.

Provisional Agenda:

10:00 - 10:30: Attendee arrival and registration

10:30 - 10:45: Presentation on GRACE - Who we are / How we can help you? - Paul Bhatia, General manager, GRACE

10:45 - 11:00: Presentation on Technology Strategy Board and programmes.

11:00 - 11:15: Presentation of Satellite Applications Catapult engagement opportunities - Sam Adlen, Business Innovation, Satellite Applications Catapult

11:15 - 11:30: Overview of IPR - why protect? Ian Whiley, Swindell and Person LLP

11:30 - 11:45: Business incubation / investor readiness - Paul Vernon, STFC Innovations

11:45 - 12:00: Financial / tax advise for SMEs and start ups. TBD

12:00 - 17:00: Lunch / light refreshments

12:00 - 17:00: Surgeries

Directions to the venue can be found at http://www.intellectuk.org/about-intellect/find-intellect.

*Limited availability. Contact Mr Douglas Watson.