NAA Networking Event – NERIC, University of Salford

Start date: 13/03/2024

 

Demystifying Automation for SMEs and How to Unlock Funding

Our March networking event will take place at the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), the University of Salford’s new multi-million-pound facility dedicated to helping businesses grow through automation and robotic technologies.

Through NERIC, the University works in partnership with businesses to support them on their automation journey to help spark innovation, increase productivity, and expedite growth.

NERIC has supported over 100 businesses from a broad range of sectors including the automotive, retail & wholesale, manufacturing, medical, and food & drink sectors.  It’s robotics and automation experts have a wealth of experience in working with businesses to address barriers to adoption and to realise the full benefits of advancing technologies in an ever-changing digital world.

The automotive industry is at the heart of the UK’s surge in adoption of robotic and automation technologies enabling companies to lower the risk of accidents, improve productivity, and product quality.  The impartial expertise available through NERIC instills the confidence businesses need to both invest and excel in their adoption journey.

You can find out more about the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre here

 

Agenda

12.00:  Arrival & Informal Networking Lunch

13.00:  Welcome and Introductions

13.05:  UoS / NERIC Presentation – Q&A

13.30:  Marks & Clerk LLP Presentation – An introduction to IP

13.40:  Facility Tour

14.40:  Further / Outstanding Q&A

14.50:  Informal Networking with Refreshments

15.30:  Final Wrap-up – Paul Jones

 

Date:  Wednesday, 13th March

Time: 12:00 – 15:30

Registration: Contact Zoe – zoe@northernautoalliance.com

Cost: FREE to NAA Members and Partner Organisations; Fees apply to non-members.

 

Please note, priority will be given to NAA Members and numbers are limited.