The Minister for Universities and Science, Rt Hon David Willetts MP, and the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, are pleased to invite you to a briefing seminar outlining funding opportunities for R&D-intensive UK companies.

The seminar will provide an insight for senior finance and R&D professionals on the support from the UK Government and the funding available from the EIB, the European Union’s long term lending institution, for research, development and innovation at major UK businesses.

The seminar will take place from 5pm to 6.30pm and will be followed by a reception, sponsored by Deloitte.

Introductory address:

• David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science
• Werner Hoyer, President of EIB

EIB presentation on lending for research, development and innovation

Government presentations from:
HM Treasury - latest developments on the R&D tax credits/ ‘Above the Line’ consultation
HM Revenue and Customs - the Patent Box
Technology Strategy Board - update on the Catapult Centres