Useful Links

• De Montfort University
• University of Leicester
• Loughborough University
• University of Nottingham
• Nottingham Trent University
• SPARK Ventures
• University of Derby
• University of Lincoln
• University of Northampton

University Technology Transfer Offices

• Loughborough University Enterprises Office
• University of Nottingham - Research Innovation Services
• Nottingham Trent University - Business Development Unit
• University of Leicester - Research and Business Development Office
• De Montfort University - Intellectual Property Advice Centre

Capital & Business Angels

• SPARK Ventures
• British Venture Capital Association
• National Business Angels Network
• Catapult Venture Managers
• Venture Capital Report
• Growth Investment Network East Midlands
• e-synergy - High Growth Fund
• NESTA

Support Agencies and Networks

• UK University Companies Association (UNICO)
• Association for University Research and Industry Links (AURIL)
• Business Link
• UK Biotechnology Finance Advisory Service
• Connect Midlands
• UK Business Incubation
• UK Science Park Association
• East Midland Incubation Network (EMIN)
• UKSPA

Mentoring

• East Midlands Business Champions
• National Federation of Enterprise Agencies

Useful Sites

• The Intellectual Property Office
• Institute of Directors
• UK Intellectual Property
• BIRR
• DTI Future & Innovations Unit  
• Trade Association Forum
• Confederation of British Industry
• Financial Times Online
• Capital for Enterprise
• European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
• UK Department for Business , Innovation and Skills