DSW Corporate Finance work across all sectors providing independent and focused corporate finance advice to Entrepreneurs, SMEs and Corporates, including advising on; investment/fundraising, business planning, M&A, company sales and MBO’s.

As the Sci-Tech Daresbury Gold Partner for Corporate Finance, Dow Schofield Watts is committed to supporting the ambitious companies based at Sci-Tech Daresbury.

With over 150 years of corporate finance experience within the team our depth of experience and knowledge mean we are renowned for providing creative fresh-thinking expertise and hands on practical advice to help company owners achieve their strategic goals.

We work with entrepreneurs, SME’s and corporates to:

• Assist with strategic business planning
• Find investors and buyers for a business
• Advise on how best to structure and grow a business to maximise value
• Advise on management buy-outs/buy-ins (MBO’s/MBI’s)
• Assist with targeting, approaching, funding and structuring acquisitions
• Advise on strategy following receipt of an acquisition approach
• Guide clients through the acquisition and sale processes

We love to hear ideas and help achieve objectives http://www.dswcf.com/

If you would like to discuss your plans confidentially and without commitment please call one of the team below:

Dave Graham
E: Dave@dswcf.com
T: 01928 756 883
M: 07825 438 584

Dan Freed
E: Daniel@dswcf.com
T: 01928 756 885
M: 07980 820 860

Angela Downey
E: ad@dswdd.com
T: 01928 756 882
M: 07415 137 923

At DWF we believe that in order to be able to advise tech companies properly we need first to understand you fully. We are committed to investing time getting to know you with a view to helping you down the line. We would be happy to arrange a no obligation meeting to discuss the legal issues on any one of the following topics:

• Employment Issues
• Corporate fundraising options
• Commercial routes to market
• Data Protection and other Compliance
• Commercialisation and enforcement of Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property issues
• Tax savings for SME’s
• Websites and Cookies
• Private Client and wealth management
• Disputes
• Contracting and procuring intelligently

Our reputation and relationships in the market place also enable our teams to facilitate access to third party intermediaries for tenants.

For further information or to arrange an appointment please get in touch – scitechdaresbury@dwf.co.uk

Please visit our outsourcing and technology pages – http://www.dwf.co.uk/sectors/outsourcing-and-technology/

Based in various locations around the UK, the group has a specialist Science and Technology division that work with a diverse range of clients from industries such as life sciences, telecoms, medical technologies and IT.

Giles are not fazed by the new advances in by Science & Technology, instead their dedicated team thrive off the challenges posed in this field. They immerse themselves in the complexities of each individual situation, looking at every area from risk management to bespoke policies. Having more than 1,000 employees means that the vast cumulative knowledge and experience of the team brings great results without losing the excellent personal service, which Giles pride themselves on offering.

Moving forward, they aim to work closely with you, always making sure you have optimal competitive cover that is in line with any changes in your requirements, and delivered in a professional, efficient and friendly manner.

http://www.gilesinsurance.co.uk/

Our dedicated Technology and Innovation practice has an enviable track record of working with successful and dynamic companies, at all stages of their life cycle, to realise their ambitions for growth.

We offer solutions and advice in the following service areas:

• audit and accounting advice
• business and strategic advice
• commericalisation of intellectual property
• financial planning
• employment issues
• risk management and internal audit
• tax services including R&D tax credits advice
• international growth & tax issues

We also provide a gateway to Government funded support, designed for ambitious UK based small and medium sized firms;

• GrowthAccelerator Expert coaches work with you to identify and overcome barriers to growth including; commercialisation, access to finance and leadership and management capability. http://www.growthaccelerator.com

• MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service) helps manufacturing businesses streamline their processes, reduce waste, become more energy efficient and generally improve their prospects for growth. http://www.mymas.org

For more information on our services:

Contact
Richelle Schuster
Senior Manager – Dynamic Growth
M: +44 (0)7831 607982
E: richelle.schuster@uk.gt.com

http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk
http://www.twitter.com/GrantThorntonUK

IBM will support businesses that are part of the wider Daresbury community to extend their reach, scale and opportunity for establishing contacts and increasing sales of their products and solutions to as wide an audience as possible.

We also work with SME organisations to ensure IBM hardware and software is available to help them build and manage their technology.

IBM will be taking part in all future Breakfast Briefings giving you an opportunity to get to know us, discuss your requirements and get timely and practical advice for growing your business and developing your products and services.

IBM is looking to collaborate with entrepreneurs to solve enterprise clients’ biggest challenges as part of its Smarter Planet vision and this will form an integral part of its sponsorship with Sci-Tech Daresbury.

Paul Fusi, IBM Business Development Manager, will also be at the Innovation Centre most Thursdays. He can be contacted on 07801 909472 or at: fusp@uk.ibm.com.

http://www.ibm.com/

We help businesses to increase their profitability, reduce the risks and timescales to take novel products to market, increase the penetration of the market and support their entry into international markets.

We do so by helping the development of innovative technologies for which there is a real need in the market to overcome the barriers around the commercialisation and by supporting the business raising the necessary finances.

Our services include:

Research and Market Identification

• Market Research and Market Intelligence
• Export Market Research and Market Due Diligence
• Market Validation, Proof of Market / Proof of Concept / Feasibility Studies

Commercialisation and Innovation

• Innovation Business Support and Brokerage
• Commercialisation Strategies
• Technology Scouting, Technology and IP Commercialisation
• Exploitation and Dissemination of Technology
• Funding Identification, Application, Assistance and Guidance
• Commercial Lead Generation

Strategy and Business Growth

• Start Up Advice
• Strategic Implementation Plans – One Page Planning
• Business Growth Strategy
• Marketing Advice and Mentoring

Our clients:

• Businesses: From Blue chip to SMEs
• Investors: Venture funders, private investors, corporate investors and finance providers
• Research Organisations: Universities, Research Councils, and research centres

As a Gold Partner of Sci-Tech Daresbury, we will give regular updates on some of the funding available to research, develop and take to market new technologies, helping SMEs to meet their business needs.

For more information on our services please see our website www.inventya.com or contact us on info@inventya.com or +44(0) 8450 559 844.

We put great emphasis on a long-term relationship-led approach to banking and are committed to providing businesses with a service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities.

Our local network of 90 relationship managers can act as a sounding board for ideas and can help companies access other sources of guidance – from selected divisions within Lloyds Banking Group or other professionals in the local community.

As an appointed Gold Partner of the Sci-Tech Daresbury we are excited to work closely with SMEs in the area and provide the guidance, support and knowledge they require to meet their business needs.

Through the partnership we will share our expertise through roundtable discussions for members, become a regular presence on site and deliver surgery sessions from local relationship managers on relevant issues for local firms.

We look forward to building a strong relationship with Sci-Tech Daresbury and its members over the coming year. For more information on how Lloyds TSB Commercial can help you please follow the link below.

http://www.lloydstsb.com/business/

If you have developed a new technology it is essential that you protect it. Understanding your intellectual property rights can be a daunting and complicated process, and our job as a gold partner at Sci-Tech Daresbury is to offer tenants the best possible advice in identifying, protecting and defending your innovations both in the UK and globally.

Marks & Clerk’s experienced and specialised team of patent and trademark attorneys are hosting seminars and free one-to-one clinics at Sci-Tech Daresbury to help tenants protect the innovations and developments taking place at the centre. We will be actively present to answer any questions you may have about your intellectual property rights.

Marks & Clerk LLP has offices across the UK; our Manchester office is in closest proximity to Sci-Tech Daresbury.

Please contact Jack Stevenson-Hill on 0161 233 5800 for a friendly chat about how we may be able to help you.

The University of Liverpool has a world class research portfolio and actively engages with the serious global challenges that impact upon the wellbeing of companies, our economy and the lives of individuals.

The University has expertise in a range of disciplines together with experience of drawing together academic experts to deliver a host of innovative solutions.

Key research strengths exist in a range of areas including:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Environment & Climate Change
• Energy & Sustainability
• Materials, Advanced Design & Manufacturing
• Risk, Safety & Security
• Food Security
• Digital Technologies
• Management & Enterprise
• Society & Culture

Expertise can be delivered in a variety of ways, including:

• Collaborative & contract research
• Consultancy
• Clinical trials & feasibility studies
• Policy advice
• Scientific & technical facilities
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
• Executive Education & Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Community & voluntary sector initiatives and more…

For help and advice contact Business Gateway:
E: business@liv.ac.uk
http://www.liverpool.ac.uk/business