The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), on behalf of the Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum (IBLF), has launched a brand new and unique business competition offering 9 awards worth £10k each to help early stage SMEs and start-ups gain access to key resources.

Think you might be interested? Please read on!

What’s the PRIZE? It's so easy to apply!
The Rt. Hon Matthew Hancock MP confirmed to present the IBLF Awards.

• A £10k voucher to enable you to ‘pay’ for a set piece of work or resource chosen from one of our sponsored services (e.g. market research, web/app development, PR, business coaching, process facilities, IP protection/ exploitation*).

PLUS

• A free delegate pass (worth £300) to the Industrial Biotechnology Showcase (11-12th February 2015) in London where you can showcase your business to industry leaders and investors.

WHO can apply?
The competition is open to SMEs and start-ups that are:

• Focused on using biomass (e.g. food or drink processing co-products, plants, algae, microorganisms etc.) bioprocessing, enzymes for the production of chemicals, materials (including packaging), energy, flavours & fragrances or bioactives; or
• Have a technology, tool or service aimed at supporting such industries (e.g. analytical, synthetic biology, omics, sensors, bioreactors, nanotechnology etc.)
• UK registered
• Less than 12 months since registration and/or pre-revenue

Five great REASONS to apply

• A chance to win a £10k voucher to redeem against one of the services offered by our sponsors
• An opportunity to access resources to help springboard your business (e.g. high impact website, bit of market research, advice on IP, or a bit of PR to get your message across in the right way)
• A chance to pitch to a panel of industry leaders and investors in our Dragon’s Den style session – ‘The IB Den’
• A platform to showcase you and your business
• An opportunity to network with a 400+ delegation all working in the IB or biobased space

It’s so easy to APPLY!

1. Create a 2 minute video‡ pitch: tell us about your company, which service you require and why*, and explain what added value will this award have for your business. Your video will be judged on your message, not your filming abilities, so don't be shy - get your mobile phone, iPad or tablet out now!
2. Submit your video online by midnight 28th November 2014 at: www.iblf-awards.co.uk.
3. A panel of industry experts will assess your video. A short list will then be invited to give an oral pitch (5 minutes) in a ‘Dragons Den’ style session at the Industrial Biotechnology Showcase conference on 12th February 2015 in London.This will be your chance to expand on your video pitch and present your business case to the panel.

Full Terms & Conditions can be found here.

Got a question? Feel free to contact michelle.carter@ktn-uk.org