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 23 colleges and universities are formed into five 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.
A scheme to help businesses find the best training has helped a young film maker track down a specialist motion picture course, and found it on his doorstep.
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Almost 1500 people attended a series of roadshows put on to give construction industry information about sustainable energy products and techniques.
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The six regional colleges all offer advice on a range of new building products and processes.
Who should attend?
Designers, contractors, specialist contractors, students and you; if you are interested in Innovation in Sustainable Construction.
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Small and medium sized construction companies are not incorporating energy efficient technology because they are too uncertain about the products available.
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The Phase 2 grant funding pot of £1.682m has been allocated to schools and SMEs for teaching the applied and/or vocational learning for 14 – 19 year olds, in order to enable them to buy equipment to support the delivery of the courses. The East Midlands New Technology Initiative (NTI) has recently informed all the applicants of the outcomes.
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The East Midlands NTI showcased their Innovation in Sustainable Construction scheme at the recent Expo exhibition at Leicester’s Walkers Stadium giving businesses an insight into the ground breaking project.