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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:

  1. Creative Industries
  2. Food & Drink
  3. High Performanace Engineering
  4. Construction
  5. 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.

Focus on...

Wolds Consortium Case Study Environmental and Land Based Diploma

The Hide and Seek course at Lincolnshire Rural Activity Centre in Louth provides a learning journey through the natural environment using both traditional and hi-tech methods and resources.  It promotes a hand’s on approach to discovering the flora and fauna seen around the amazing site.  Students take a walk through the sunken woodlands, delve beneath the waters and find what’s hidden in the ponds. 

News & success stories

  1. Come and talk with a Specialist Advisor and see some of the Innovative Technologies demonstrated at an FE College near you. Free 2 Hours of CPD.

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    Come and talk with a Specialist Advisor and see some of the Innovative Technologies demonstrated at an FE College near you. Free 2 Hours of CPD.

    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.

  2. Businesses too uncertain about new technology

    Small and medium sized construction companies are not incorporating energy efficient technology because they are too uncertain about the products available.

  3. Catapulting Kids Further! Phase 2 funding results

    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.

  4. NTI builds awareness of sustainable construction techniques.

    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.

  5. Young Entrepreneur has the ingredients for a new business.

    Fresh from studying Food Marketing Management at University, Anisha Mistry has launched her first food range.