All RDAs across England are closing by March 2012
(see transition and closure section).
With our resources reducing steadily, this page has not been recently updated and the information below may not be current.
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South West Science and Industry Council
The South West RDA funds the South West
Science and Industry Council (SWSIC). The Council comprises
science, business and academic leaders who are committed to using
their personal knowledge and experience to increase the region’s
competitiveness by encouraging greater use of science and
innovation.
The Council’s objectives are to:
- Stimulate collaboration between universities
and business as well as between businesses
- Offer strategic guidance to organisations
such as the South West RDA on potential investments
- Encourage businesses to invest in science and
technology
- Represent the interests of the South West
region both nationally and internationally
- Create partnerships with other regions to
enable better access for businesses to science and technology
The Council hosts regular events such as Innovation Forums and
Making Science Work, drawing together those in the region with
similar aspirations and helping businesses to access information
about European and UK research and development funding
opportunities. The Council also produces a monthly Newsletter,
which contains information about funding, innovation and business
opportunities and events across the South West.