Seize the Opportunity of Celtic Sea FLOW: Guidance for SMEs

The Cornwall FLOW Accelerator (CFA) project is a collaborative project led by Celtic Sea Power (CSP), University of Exeter (UoE), University of Plymouth (UoP) and the Offshore Renewable Catapult (OREC). It aims to develop tools, knowledge and data which accelerate the Celtic Sea FLOW opportunity and lay significant groundwork with respect to developing pipeline at both a FLOW project and supply chain level. The project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). These webinars are held in conjunction with Marine-i and the Celtic Sea Cluster.

The webinar series will provide the latest overview of the Celtic Sea FLOW and provide practical advice to businesses seeking to enter this market. The event will be hosted online and, though primarily aimed at SMEs in Cornwall, will be of relevance to other UK supply-chain companies.

The objectives of the webinar series are to:

• Raise awareness and explore the business opportunities presented by FLOW in the Celtic Sea

• Provide practical, pragmatic advice to businesses on how to prepare for entry into the nascent FLOW market.

The agenda features contributors from potential customers, public sector advisors and – crucially – businesses with relevant lessons from case studies.

1. Know the Market: FLOW opportunity in the Celtic Sea and beyond - 24th February - 10am

An overview of the potential market opportunity of FLOW to smaller companies in Cornwall, SW and S Wales. Including timeframe, challenges and insights from local SMEs already working in FLOW

2. Support is available: Grant funding and guidance for SMEs - 2nd March - 10am

Practical advice on how your SME can access relevant R+D grant funding and investment

3. Meet the Need: Developer and Tier 1 Requirements for Celtic Sea FLOW - 9th March - 10am

How can Celtic Sea FLOW be delivered from within the region. FLOW developers and Tier 1s set out what they are seeking from local supply chain companies - for the first FLOW projects in the Celtic Sea. Specific advice from developers and Tier 1s on how SMEs can engage early - with tips for commercial success.

4. Be Strategic: The road to winning work in Celtic Sea FLOW - 16th March - 10am

Pragmatic advice for SMEs seeking to win work in Celtic Sea FLOW. Presented from a Business Development / Sales perspective, the focus will be on how to enter the FLOW market strategically - and prepare for the opportunity over the longer term. Insights provided by small local companies successfully working in FLOW.

When you register please indicate which webinars you would like to attend.