As part of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, BIC Innovation and AMRC have been successful in securing funding to deliver a unique and free productivity improvement programme to manufacturing businesses in Cheshire East. The aim of this extensive research and development productivity programme is to address some of the specific challenges facing the manufacturing sector in Cheshire East, by working with manufacturing business who are eligible and ready to take the next step on their growth journey.

This free programme will be delivered through practical workshops, action learning and 1-2-1 support to introduce concepts of how R&D and technological advancement can improve productivity and enable greater sustainable growth:

1. How to gain direct improvements to productivity
2. Progress new R&D strategies
3. Build resilience and sustainability through technical innovation for a future focused business

For any businesses who want to learn more about the programme and submit an expression of interest, please visit CERDPIP (bic-innovation.com)

Alternatively, if they would like to meet the team and learn more about what the programme offers and how it can benefit their business, we will be holding a free Inception Workshop between 9.00am – 1.00pm on 17^th April 2024 at Macclesfield Football Club. Registration is free via this link: CERDPIP Workshop 2 (bic-innovation.com)

Any questions about the programme can be directed to the CERDPIP Project Manager, Hilary Centeleghe at hilary.centeleghe@bic-innovation.com