What we do
NTI’s objective is help small and medium sized firms to increase their use of advanced technology and improve their skill levels.
Through the NTI network of universities and colleges, small and medium sized businesses can have access to a unique mix of skills, knowledge and resources.
Our specialist Networks
The East Midlands NTI management team is based at the Innovation Centre, De Montfort University, Leicester.
The 26 colleges and universities are formed into four specialist Networks to enable them to target relevant businesses. The Networks are:
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Creative Industries
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Food & Drink
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High Performanace Engineering
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Construction
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Healthcare
NTI funding & learning makes it happen
East Midlands NTI is an initiative backed by the region’s leading colleges and universities. NTI provides match funded grants to small and medium sized firms to invest in state of the art technology, and gain advanced technology skills through NTI approved courses.
NTI also provides grants to its Network of universities and colleges to invest in high tech equipment, and for the development of Foundation Degrees. Equipment purchased by the universities and colleges is available for use by local companies taking part in NTI programmes.
The formal launch took place at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Wednesday 20th May 2009.
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We are pleased to announce a second call for applications to the Catapulting Kids Further! Capital grant fund.
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A project designed to inspire 14 – 19 year old students and benefit local businesses was officially launched at the East Midlands Conference Centre on 20th may 2009, attended by over 80 people from the education and business sector.
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Please note that James Powell, Network Manager for High Performance Engineering has moved office.
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Students at colleges across the region are being encouraged to take higher qualifications because of their access to new technology.
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Real Help is a cross Government brand of outward-facing products and initiatives to help citizens and businesses during these tough economic times.