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SUMMARY:The Business of Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:The latest UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) climate report sent shockwaves around the world\, highlighting that we have moved from a climate emergency to a climate crisis at an alarming speed. This will impact every corner of the economy and everyone has a role to play.  \nWhether you operate within the ‘green sector’ or not\, climate action will increasingly influence how you do business\, right from the beginning of your journey. All SMEs need to embrace this beyond simple compliance and exploit opportunities through their model and practice. The Northern Ireland economy is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) so they will have a huge influence on protecting environment and the sooner they get on board\, the better. \nUsing case studies\, this seminar will show practical examples of businesses that have benefited from embracing net zero practices\, from understanding their carbon footprint\, setting a vision for their organisation\, and identifying efficiencies and actions that set them on a path to net zero.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/the-business-of-net-zero/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to key components of good cyber security\, current cyber threats and attacks\, and what your business needs to know to avoid being a victim of cybercrime. \nYou will learn why cyber security is important for a small business or sole trader. The key tactics\, techniques and procedures used by cyber criminals to launch cyber-attacks will be explored\, so you can gain insights into how criminals operate.  \nExperts from NI Cyber Security Centre will provide you with practical solutions that won’t break the bank or require technical skills to implement.  \nTopics covered include: \n\nWhy cyber security crucial for your SME\nKey tactics and techniques used by cyber criminals to launch attacks\nUnderstanding what can be done to protect your business against these\nConsiderations for good cyber security in your business\n\nWho is this for? \nSmall Business / start-ups\, Directors\, Owners\, IT Supplier of businesses who want an overview of key considerations of good cyber security
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/cyber-security-for-smes/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Getting a Food Buyer to Bite
DESCRIPTION:When entering the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector\, a meeting with a retail buyer could be the most lucrative you will ever have. The more innovative your offering the greater your chances of capturing interest. \nFrom articulating your innovation to understanding the process required as well as securing that initial meeting to entering a buyer mindset\, this seminar will help you prepare to be in the best position to stand out from the rest and persuade a retailer to take a chance on you. \nThis is a unique opportunity to connect with a leading industry expert to gain tangible and competitive edge to your innovative FMCG business. \nTopics covered include: \n\nPreparing to approach the buyer\nEngaging the buyer\nUnderstanding the buyer’s mindset\nBenchmarking your product against your competitors\nTop tips for elevator pitch and selling yourself and your innovation\n\nJoin us at Innovation Factory\, for our first in person seminar in over 18 months\, for an opportunity to hear from the expert and connect with other FMCG innovators. \nCompany Profile \nMervyn Jones and Associates\, founded in 2016\, provides services and training to local food and drink producers. Mervyn worked in Retail and Procurement for 30 years\, including the Henderson Group for 14 years and 7 years as a Buyer with Asda working on their Local Team in NI and Scotland\, before setting up his own company to deliver training and services to Local NI and ROI producers. \nOver the past 6 years\, Mervyn has worked with local companies including Mash Direct\, Suki Tea\, Connolly Meats and Maine\, delivered training and mentoring for Invest NI in addition to training companies on the Aldi Grow and Lidl Kickstart Programmes. \nWho is this for? \nAny SME in the FMCG/food sector who has an idea or has a food product and would like to bring it to market. \nIt is aimed at companies wishing to supply into Convenience and Multiple operators such as Spar / Musgrave and Tesco / Asda.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/getting-a-food-buyer-to-bite/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T100000
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SUMMARY:Photography for Business - Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Taking quality photographs is a crucial tool in the development of your business. It can reflect your image\, build a brand and show the potential of your product or service and make your website and social media presence stand out from the rest. The good news is that you don’t need the most expensive or sophisticated equipment to do this. \nThis workshop will give business owners the skills required to use their smartphone\, or digital camera\, to produce professional-standard photographs to improve their websites and social media strategies. \nBelfast Exposed will walk you through the entire process from required equipment and studio setup\, to the photography and post-production skills need to produce high quality photographs. \nTopics covered include: \n\nUsing a smartphone\, or digital camera to take professional photographs.\nLearn skills to take photographs that will improve your business through your website and social media.\nAccessories (tripod\, add on lenses etc).\nSmartphone camera apps to help control lighting.\nThe basics of composition.\nPlanning and preparation for a photography shoot.\nBuilding your set (lighting\, paper\, backgrounds etc).\nThe do’s and don’ts of editing and processing\n\nCompany Profile \nBelfast Exposed is the leading photography organisation in Northern Ireland. We are an independent\, non-profit organisation and registered charity situated in the Cathedral Quarter\, Belfast; however\, we operate across Northern Ireland and beyond. Established in 1983 as a cross-community organisation showcasing the best of Northern Irish photography\, we have grown into an internationally-recognised photography centre. \nFrom our inception\, we have been a training organisation working with the public\, statutory agencies\, and voluntary and community sectors to enrich participant’s lives through engagement in photography. \nWho is this for? \nAny business owner who is considering using photography for the first time or who wants to improve their digital media strategy by producing professional standard photographs.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/photography-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210527T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Animation Graphics
DESCRIPTION:Businesses across the world are always trying to find new ways to get their message heard\, connect with their audiences\, and keep their audiences engaged.  \nFrom creative photography to video advertisements\, companies are becoming increasingly reliant on visuals in a world of information overload. Fresh\, bright\, distinctive and personal – what better visual medium can businesses use than animation/motion graphics? \nThis workshop will focus on giving you the hints\, tips\, and knowledge you need to think about before setting off with a solid plan to create your own engaging animated video . \n\nWhy Animation? How does animation help present information to audiences? \nWhat is likely to captivate your audience and what could push them away. \nFull animation or animated effects? Which one to choose? \nWhich style works best for your business? \n\nThis workshop is for business owners who are starting up or who are thinking of using animation to add creativity and tell their story for the first time. Join us for this workshop to get your animation journey started . \nCompany Profile  \nFull Circle Management Solutions Ltd is one of Northern Ireland’s foremost management consultancy practices. We attribute our success to our passion for excellence\, our ability to help clients to achieve positive and tangible change and our preparedness to “go the extra mile” on each and every assignment that we work on. 
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/introduction-to-animation-graphics/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210325T130000
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SUMMARY:Data\, Technology\, and FMCG Sector
DESCRIPTION:Hear from leading industry experts and current disruptors on the future trends & innovations driving competitive edge in the FMCG sector. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from leading industry experts and current disruptors on the future trends and applied innovations that are driving meaningful tangible value and competitive edge in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector. \n\n\nThe FMCG sector has been disrupted like never before over the last twelve months; major changes in trading structures and legislation impacting on production and manufacturing methods\, shaping new shopping habits and influencing how businesses get their goods and services to the consumer and end users. \nHowever\, this has provided opportunities for innovators to adapt\, revolutionise and reimagine thinking along the entire retail journey\, be that using digital technology or the application of data driven technology to explore novel ways to engage and influence consumers in the purchasing process. \nInnovation Factory is very excited to be partnering with Mintel\, Henderson Technology and two of their customers Uber Eats and GetSociable to provide analysis\, critical recommendations and show how us how they are using technology and data to develop their business models to maintain a competitive edge. \nCompered by Mike Mullan\, the day will feature: \nAscending Knowledge Keynote: Mintel Online & Mobile Retailing Report 2021 – Brian O’Connor\, Mintel Ireland’s Senior Consumer Analyst presents key findings from their latest report including exclusive consumer data\, insights from influential trade members and the central issues affecting the FMCG Sector. \nInnovation in Practice – Technology & Innovation in Changing Times – Darren Nickels from Henderson Technology takes us through how his organisation is using technology to balance customer expectation and retail need. \nGrowing Uber Eats in Northern Ireland – Jordan Willis\, Territory Manager for Uber Eats in Northern Ireland will tell us how they are going to grow their food delivery business in Northern Ireland and provide insights into their strategy shift brought about by the pandemic. \nCase Study – My Journey –Peter McCleery from GetSociable talks about the development of a tech platform created to empower businesses operating in the hospitality industry to optimise engagement with consumers to drive customer acquisition and retention. \nQ& A session coordinated by Mike Mullan giving attendees the opportunity to ask our speakers questions . \nAttend the event to: \n\nGain insight into opportunities\, understand the key issues and consumer trends affecting the FMCG sector\nChallenge your thinking by providing fresh new perspectives that energise your thought process\nUnderstand how the sector is being influenced digitally through the emergence of new technology\nSpark inspiration to adapt your business to create sustainable and competitive advantage to help your business grow\nHear real life examples of businesses who are currently employing new technology to disrupt the market.\n\nBook your free space now on Eventbrite! \nAbout the Speakers \n\nMike Mullan – Mike has over 25 years’ experience of the N Ireland food industry and prior to his return to Moy Park he was HR and Corporate Change Director with Dale Farm\, the leading N Ireland based UK dairy foods business. In 2015 Mike was named UK Director of the Year for Leadership in Corporate Responsibility by the IOD and in 2017 he was named HR Director of the Year by NI CIPD.\nBrian O’Connor (Ireland’s Senior Consumer Analyst and Research Production Manager\, Mintel) – Holding a BSc Hons degree in Marketing with a Diploma in Industrial Studies\, Brian has worked for Mintel Ireland since 2007 and has strong experience in all major consumer markets. Brian is tasked with overseeing the publication of Mintel Ireland’s report range\, while also responsible for financial reports.\nDarren Nickels (OperationsDirector\, Henderson Technology) – Darren has over 20 years’ experience at the cutting edge of technology and is the Operations Director for Henderson Technology. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of what is happening in C-store sector in Northern Ireland and beyond.\nJordan Willis (Territory Manager\, Northern Ireland\, Uber Eats) – Jordan having recently completed a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) has extensive experience in sales\, project and business management. Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement\, more than 15 billion trips later\, they are building products to get you closer to where you want to be. By changing how people\, food\, and things move through cities.\nPeter McCleery (CEO\, GetSociable) – Peter is the CEO of the Hospitality Payment and Rewards Platform ‘GetSociable’\, a start-up based in Belfast and is passionate about customer experience and constantly seeking to bring real tangible benefits to users through the application of the right digital technologies. His career before this has focused on leading IT Delivery Programmes across multiple sectors and geographies.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/data-technology-and-fmcg-sector/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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SUMMARY:Selling to the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland public sector collectively awarded an estimated £2.5 billion worth of contracts last year with approximately 80% of those tendered awarded to SMEs. However\, this source of potential revenue is still overlooked by many. \nIn these uncertain times\, there are opportunities to inform recovery planning across central and local government\, contribute towards organisational transformation and provide innovative and creative solutions to influence flagship strategies. \nAt this workshop you will; \n\nGain an understanding of public sector and how it procures\nHighlight the scale of the opportunities and how to identify the right one for you\nAscertain approaches to making bid/no bid decisions\nReview what public sector customers want\nPinpoint the critical elements of good tender writing and identify a range of critical considerations in writing a winning tender.\n\nThe workshop will be delivered virtually in an interactive and practical way that will enable participants to emerge with a better understanding and clear actions on how to win public sector tenders. \nCompany Profile \nFull Circle Management Solutions Ltd is one of Northern Ireland’s foremost management consultancy practices. We attribute our success to our passion for excellence\, our ability to help clients to achieve positive and tangible change and our preparedness to “go the extra mile” on each and every assignment that we work on. \nWho is it for? \nThe workshop is for owner managers and anyone responsible for sales who wants to create new or additional sales opportunities with the public sector.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/3009/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210218T120000
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UID:3007-1613642400-1613649600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:How to develop a Virtual Sales Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Business owners are currently striving to develop sales leads in an uncertain and complex environment. Where they have traditionally relied on establishing rapport through face-to-face meetings\, networking events or attending trade shows\, they must adapt to a new reality. \nFor the foreseeable future business owners will need to address the challenge of selling virtually\, manging a digital shift and utilising tech friendly solutions to establish and develop sales channels. \nAddressing the need for a digital focus\, this workshop will: \n\nHighlight challenges facing businesses and the impact on their sales pipelines\nPresent strategies to consolidate existing customers by addressing market penetration and development\nProvide practical solutions to support diversification and pivoting\nShow how to keep your pipeline healthy\nProvide an opportunity to exchange experiences with other like-minded participants.\n\nThe workshop will be delivered virtually in an engaging and practical way that will enable participants to emerge with concrete actions that will re-energise their pipelines. \nCompany Profile \nFull Circle Management Solutions Ltd is one of Northern Ireland’s foremost management consultancy practices. We attribute our success to our passion for excellence\, our ability to help clients to achieve positive and tangible change and our preparedness to “go the extra mile” on each and every assignment that we work on.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/how-to-develop-a-virtual-sales-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Management Solutions":MAILTO:info@fullcircle.eu.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201211T120000
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SUMMARY:Be Brexit Ready Belfast - Goods and Trade
DESCRIPTION:Support and Information Webinar Series for Belfast Businesses preparing for Brexit – Goods and Trade\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this support programme from Belfast City Council and Innovation Factory\, for businesses in Belfast and keep informed about the Brexit transition period. With a mix of webinars and one-to-one clinics\, we’ll help you sift through the guidelines and directives to find what you need to know and do\, to be prepared for Brexit.\n\n\nWhether you move goods or provide digital services outside Northern Ireland\, many businesses will be affected by the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020. \nIn this free webinar\, speakers from PWC\, Trader Support Service\, Arvo Consulting and industry experts will focus on issues for business that trade in goods. \nTopics include: \n\nCustoms tariffs and taxation\nFinding the right commodity codes\nTrader Support Service\nProtecting your supply chain\nNew arrangements for CE marking: UKCA and UK(NI)\nReal life advice from a business that is preparing for 1st January\n\nThis session\, along with the webinar\, we are also offering 1-2-1 clinics. To get in-depth advice and your questions answered\, sign up for a time slot.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/be-brexit-ready-belfast-goods-and-trade/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201210T123000
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation Strategy - Gaining Advantage in the Digital Economy
DESCRIPTION:Digital Innovators are winning in the rapidly evolving digital economy. So what is their winning formula?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Innovators are winning in the rapidly evolving digital economy. They have access to the same technology and resources as everyone else; so\, what’s their winning formula? \nThey have digitally transformed their mindset\, planning and actions. \nIn this webinar we will present a case study to show how a small business transformed their stagnant ways by using digital. We’ll talk through a real-life case study and illustrate how this business harnessed the power of easily accessible digital tools\, complimented by the use of frameworks and platforms to help reassess and reform their strategy to win in the digital economy. \nIn this webinar we will explore: \n• Why this business had to transform and how they did it \n• Easily accessible data that powered their decision making \n• Tough decisions the leadership had to make \n• How they found their niche \n• How SMEs can pivot and grow
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/digital-transformation-strategy-gaining-advantage-in-the-digital-economy/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201127T120000
DTSTAMP:20201124T140113Z
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SUMMARY:Be Brexit Ready Belfast - Digital and Service Sector Implications
DESCRIPTION:Support and Information Webinar Series for Belfast Businesses preparing for Brexit \nAbout this Event\nWhether you move goods or provide digital services outside NI\, many businesses will be affected by the end of the Brexit transition period on 31st December 2020. \nThere is understandable uncertainty about the changes on 1January 2021\, so keep informed with the latest news by joining the first support programme dedicated to Belfast city businesses. \nWith a mix of webinars and 1 to 1 clinics\, we intend to help you sift through the guidelines and directives to find what you need to know and do\, to be prepared for Brexit. \nOn the 27th November\, we’ll host a webinar to focus on the issues for digital and professional services\, including; \n\nchanges to VAT rules\nmoving data between regions\nthe right to operate in other countries.\n\nSpeakers from Ernst & Young\, PWC\, Department for Economy NI\, Arthur Cox LLP and industry experts.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/be-brexit-ready-belfast-digital-and-service-sector-implications/
LOCATION:Belfast
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200312T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T120000
DTSTAMP:20200207T140605Z
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SUMMARY:Product Design & Protoyping
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nStrategic product design is key to delivering a product that is superior to competitors or is better than what is currently available in terms of market appeal and performance. \nThrough focusing on the aesthetics of a product\, its functions and performance a business can drive new product development with the ultimate outcome of creating compelling\, customer focused product solutions. \nGood product design and prototyping also serves technical purposes such as documentation for production\, new technologies\, or Intellectual Property. \nThis masterclass will focus on the following areas of product development and prototyping: \n• Establishing a design brief \n• Engaging a product designer \n• Identifying your project stakeholders \n• The product design process \n• The value of Prototyping \n• Available technologies \n• 3d printing \n• A production ready product \nOutput Aims: \n• How to create a design brief \n• Improved understanding of the Product Design & prototyping process \n• Improved understanding of designing products for manufacture \nCompany Description: \nFrom initial research & user centered design through Concepts and 3D CAD to prototyping and manufacture\, Blueprint can help you navigate the development of your idea and assist with planning your project. \nBlueprint use 3D CAD modelling software to produce manufacturing data and realistic renderings where required and have a network of prototyping and manufacturing partners as well as some in house capability in order to bring the concepts through the prototyping stages\, from early stage to short production runs.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/product-design-protoyping/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200305T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200305T120000
DTSTAMP:20200207T135814Z
CREATED:20200207T135814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T135814Z
UID:2846-1583398800-1583409600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass- Creation and Editing of Innovative Video Content
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nVideo Content is No Longer an Option For Your Business. \nVideo Marketing is the most effective way to market your business today. If you are not marketing using video – your competitors are and winning! \nWhat did you see in your feed on your social channels today – Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, LinkedIn? How much of that content was video? \nIf you are already using video marketing \, excellent. How is your video marketing? Are you getting the best Return On Investment from each video? \nIn this course you will cover; \nA) Video Strategy – straight to the point – what should you be doing – creating your video marketing plan. \nB) Video Creation – how to create videos quickly using free and paid tools. \nC) Video Editing Tips – how to make your video professional. \nD) Marketing Video – even more important than the creation! \nE) Q&A – Ask any specific questions related to your business video marketing \nChecklists and guides will be available to all who attend! \nAims: \n● How to be strategic around VIDEO MARKETING \n● How to quickly and cheaply PRODUCE VIDEO \n● How to promote your business using LIVE VIDEO \n● Video TOOLS and EQUIPMENT \nWhat will I take away from this? \n● You will understand video marketing strategy and learn quick and easy ways to create video content. \nWho should attend? \n● Any business owner or marketeer with an interest in producing video content or marketing their business more effectively online. \nWhat is the workshop/event style? \n● Training supported with interaction with the audience. There will be an opportunity to practice your video skills on the day and produce video content for your brand. \nAdditional Information: \nThere will be recording at the event. By attending you will be aware and agree to this.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-creation-and-editing-of-innovative-video-content/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T120000
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SUMMARY:NoCode Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nBuilding and design applications has been transformed by the advent of a massive range of online tools. With these tools and the many possible interactions\, a movement has formed around building and creating apps and websites without using any code. \nThis NoCode movement as its sometimes labelled is in its infancy and in this masterclass we are going to run through some of the main ideas and topics underpinning it all. \nObviously no code experience is required\, you just need a certain comfort and familiarity with using online applications and web apps. Basically if can work Facebook\, you can work with these tools. \nForms\, Surveys\, Customers support\, mobiles apps\, newsletters\, website builders and more can now be built in some fashion using NoCode tools \nOf course these tools can’t do everything and resorting to building your own custom tools will be eventually needed for more complex applications. But for simple back office apps\, mockups\, MVPs\, quick tests\, one off projects etc. NoCode is perfect. \nIn this masterclass we will be running through all these different tools and how they can relate to each other. As a field NoCode is not one thing\, so be prepared for lots of little tools and different concepts that you need to knit together. It’s not complicated and notes and links on all tools used will be supplied. \nFree Personal One to One Mentoring is available after the course!!! \nOutput Aims: \n• Key aims of the no code movement \n• The main ideas and tools that are used to build applications without any code \n• The principal of an API and the interconnections \n• How to think about your initial application in way that minimises effort and increases the speed you can release it into the world \nCompany Description: \nEducated Machine is both a Development and Training company. As trainers we have facilitated courses and events in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland\, providing high quality classes and courses to students and business people who wish to learn about development\, analytics and digital marketing amongst other topics.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/nocode-masterclass/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T123000
DTSTAMP:20191023T160043Z
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UID:2730-1579163400-1579177800@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:New Social Media Platforms for Business
DESCRIPTION:Social media is constantly changing and businesses need to adapt with these changes. Therefore\, having a Facebook page is not enough anymore. This workshop will look at new trends within Social Media and new platforms that are arising.\nPrimarily covering platforms such as Snapchat\, Instagram\, Whatsapp and LinkedIn\, this workshop will identify who uses each platform\, what is bought on each platform and how to do business on each platform.\nA common problem within social media is creating attractive content. This workshop will show simple tools to ensure engaging content stands out from the crowd.\nThis workshop will allow the time to create a basic social media plan so that attendees walk away with best practice ideas to put into place straight away.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/new-social-media-platforms-for-business/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Management Solutions":MAILTO:info@fullcircle.eu.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191205T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191205T120000
DTSTAMP:20191023T155755Z
CREATED:20191023T155755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T155755Z
UID:2727-1575534600-1575547200@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Website Integration  and Google Analytics Analysis Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass will run through the process of setting up your WordPress site with Google Analytics Integration. It will cover everything related to using Google Analytics for business users.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/website-integration-and-google-analytics-analysis-masterclass/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191128T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T120000
DTSTAMP:20191023T155131Z
CREATED:20191023T155131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T155131Z
UID:2725-1574929800-1574942400@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Project Management for New Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Effective management of New Product Development (NPD) plays a key part in the growth of many small businesses. In today’s highly competitive environment\, the delivery of new products on time\, at the right cost and to the customer’s required quality level is imperative. Speed to market is critical and only those organisations that can effectively manage their new product process from ideation to delivery will truly harness the innovative potential of the business. An understanding of the fundamentals of NPD combined with Project Management good practice helps equip small\, innovative businesses with the tools needed to support growth. It also increases confidence to the point where managing a constant pipeline of new products to market becomes the norm.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/project-management-for-new-product-development/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Management Solutions":MAILTO:info@fullcircle.eu.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T120000
DTSTAMP:20191023T154547Z
CREATED:20191023T154547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T154547Z
UID:2722-1573720200-1573732800@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:WordPress and Site Building Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass will run through the process of setting up your WordPress site\, a website name and hosting so you can get online. It will cover everything related to getting your site online; including discussion about tracking visitor numbers to your site and how to sell online. This is a very intensive course that will use live examples and practical learning to teach you. You must bring your own laptop\, since all examples will be done in class! \n  \nGet Your Free Tickets on Eventbrite; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wordpress-and-site-building-masterclass-tickets-71253897325 \n 
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/wordpress-and-site-building-masterclass/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T120000
DTSTAMP:20190903T150618Z
CREATED:20190903T150618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T150618Z
UID:2688-1571301000-1571313600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Rewarding Innovation: How to reclaim HMRC’s R&D Tax Credit Incentive.
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview: \nThis workshop will be very helpful for businesses that have either already been innovating within their field or who are considering a new project which has an unknown outcome. \nHMRC created the R&D Tax incentive scheme in 2000 and it is now the largest tax incentive that they offer. It is in place to reward innovation and problem-solving for limited companies in the UK & ROI (ROI scheme is governed by Revenue Commissioners). \nIf a business has spent time and capital to solve or attempt to solve a problem which could drive their sector forward\, there is a good chance that they qualify for a tax reclaim.\nThe reclaim can be taken as a deduction to future corporation tax or can also be taken as a cash payment. Businesses who are making losses are also able to claim the benefit. \nThis workshop is facilitated by Amplifi Solutions who work to optimise claims for companies\, whilst ensuring all claims are accurately prepared and defendable under any HMRC or revenue commissioners scrutiny. \nDavid Stewart\, Head of NI Corporate Tax Office\, will speak about how HMRC can support innovative companies and will be on hand to answer any queries. \nClaire Stewart will speak about the support that a commercially minded accountant can give to businesses who are continually looking to evolve. \nFinally\, Pearse McAnallen from Invest NI will be on hand to give some further guidance on what value they can offer to growing companies who are overcoming hurdles in their own business. \nOutput Aims: \n-Does my business qualify?\n-What do I need to be doing to ensure that I qualify in future?\n-Are there any associated costs/barriers?\n-What is the process to making a claim? \nWho is it for ? \n-Young businesses who are creating a new product/service\n-Businesses who are working/have worked on an innovative project\n-Established businesses who have implemented a new process/system\n-Advisors to above businesses \nWho are Amplifi Solutions? \nAmplifi Solutions work with innovative businesses and their advisors across the UK and ROI to provide expertise and technical advice on claiming tax incentives – namely the R&D Tax Credit Scheme. Amplifi have a highly experienced team which includes qualified accountants and technical experts with backgrounds in mechanical engineering\, electrical engineering and software engineering. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/rewarding-innovation-how-to-reclaim-hmrcs-rd-tax-credit-incentive/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T120000
DTSTAMP:20190903T143508Z
CREATED:20190903T143508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T143508Z
UID:2685-1570091400-1570104000@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Applying Creativity and Logic to solve the Trade Mark challenge!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique session that brings together two very different personalities who\, through their shared experiences\, bring a different perspective on how the design and legal process together can deliver on the trade mark challenge. \nIn the commercial world we live in protecting your intellectual property is essential. \nWhether it’s working with an existing brand\, realising a business concept or the naming and presentation of a new product taking the right steps to ‘own’ the signs which distinguish the brand\, i.e. your trade marks\, could play a key part in protecting the future growth of your business. \nWhilst this may seem to be obvious advice\, it is surprising how many organisations haven’t adequately protected the brands they trade under\, which are essential to the success of their business\, leaving them vulnerable to the threat of trade mark infringement. \nTogether\, Brand Specialist Alan Davison and Trade Mark Attorney Cherrie Stewart provide two differing\, but equally invaluable\, views of the process and the challenges that may be faced when branding or re-branding and experienced insights into how\, using both creativity and logic\, you can be successful in securing your brand. \nThe Creativity \nAlan has worked for over 30 years as a brand design specialist. By solving the brand challenges for a complete client spectrum of business start-ups to large scale public and private organisations he has received various industry awards for his identity work.\nWhether it’s evolving existing brands to achieve new commercial ambitions or devising and developing new name identities he has gained a unique insight into how design can solve the client challenge with original brands that can be trademarked. Now working as an independent brand strategist\, Alan is ‘The Brand Gardener’ for selected organisations assisting them grow their businesses. Outside of his commercial responsibilities he also gives design talks to business organisations and the creative industry whilst supporting design development within education. \nThe Logic \nCherrie is a Chartered UK\, Irish and European Union Trade Mark Attorney who specialises in advising brand creators and owners on the protection and enforcement of their trade mark rights. On behalf of her clients\, she conducts trade mark clearance searches and obtains trade mark registrations in the UK\, Ireland\, Europe and throughout the world. \nWho should attend? \nBusiness owners\, directors and managers\, financial officers of companies which are involved in the creation of new\, or improvement of existing\, products and those which carry out research and development. \nWhat is the workshop/event style? \nA master class consisting of two interactive seminars on the following subjects:-\nThe process of brand creation and the creative and legal considerations involved\nSteps to take to protection\, maintain and grow your brand
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/applying-creativity-and-logic-to-solve-the-trade-mark-challenge/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T120000
DTSTAMP:20190903T135835Z
CREATED:20190903T135835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T135835Z
UID:2682-1568881800-1568894400@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Innovate with Video – How to use YouTube for your Innovative Business
DESCRIPTION:Video is a core part of the innovation process today. It can be used to create new video products and services\, to test out prototypes with service users during the R&D phase\, to observe and understand how users interact with a new concept through to creating video content for commercial launches. YouTube now has over 2 billion monthly logged in users – as of March 2019\, cementing its places as the 2nd largest website in the world. \nWhen we consider that 72% of people prefer to watch a video when learning about a new product or service – is video part of your process to promote your innovation? This new Masterclass aims to address all your questions on creating video content that will help you develop your business for 2020 and beyond. \nOver the course of this session we will cover:\nUnderstand how YouTube can benefit your business\, how you can use it innovatively to build your brand online and gain new customers through a YouTube channel. \nIn this class you will:\n-Video Strategy for Innovation\n-Video Creation\n-Video Promotion in 2020\n-Live Video – how to\, why and where\n-Comprehensive Q&A – Ask any specific questions related to your business video content \nEvents run by experts \nProfileTree is an award winning Content Marketing Agency who work with commercial and government bodies to produce a variety of online and offline content from event videos through to websites – promoted through online marketing and SEO. \nProfileTree supports businesses of all sizes and specialises in:\n-WordPress Design and Development\n-Website Optimisation\n-SEO\n-Content Creation – Written\, Video and Audio\n-Video Production and Marketing\n-Digital Strategy \nBy using innovative video strategies the company has been able to send thousands of leads to its website www.profiletree.com and has earned over 4 million views on YouTube alone in the past 2 years. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/innovate-with-video-how-to-use-youtube-for-your-innovative-business/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T120000
DTSTAMP:20190517T101931Z
CREATED:20190517T101931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T101931Z
UID:2591-1560933000-1560945600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass: GDPR One Year On!
DESCRIPTION:What are the current challenges facing small & medium size businesses? \nThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has now been with us for a year and is fully enshrined into UK law within the new Data Protection Act 2018. \nIts impact has been significantly felt in some businesses and less so in others. But 4 key Data Privacy themes have emerged that are affecting small and medium size businesses: \n\nData Breaches – how to identify & manage your responsibilities.\nThe risk of Reputational Damage to organisations directly following a Data Breach.\nThe effect that GDPR is having on supply chains\nCyber Security is now intrinsic within GDPR – what are the basics that need to be done.\n\nOur “GDPR One Year On” Masterclass will focus upon these four key themes\, highlighting the impact they are likely to have on your organisation over the next 2-3 years. \nIt will also address what you should be doing right now to identify\, manage and mitigate your specific Data Privacy risks. \nGet in touch with the Innovation Factory team if you have any further questions! \n\nWorkshops run by experts – Jalaro Data Privacy Specialists \nJalaro are specialists in Data Privacy providing support\, advice and consultancy to a broad range of clients in the public\, private and voluntary sectors.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-gdpr-one-year-on/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190415T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190415T143000
DTSTAMP:20190308T171610Z
CREATED:20190308T171610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T171610Z
UID:2541-1555320600-1555338600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Applied Drone Technology for Business
DESCRIPTION:This day of applied drone technology\, at Innovation Factory\, is a rare opportunity to hear from leading industry experts on this new hot topic. Drone technology has risen in popularity within business circles with increasing opportunities for a variety of industries to adopt the ever advancing technology.\nThe application of unmanned aerial vehicles in business contexts are revolutionizing how many sectors obtain and utilize data\, engage with customers and deliver services. \nThe day will highlight the latest drone tech available and the industry innovators who will; share current and potential future uses\, promote drone safety and compliance with drone legislation\, and explore the potential future of drone tech in Northern Ireland. \nInnovation Factory is very excited to be partnering up with our in-house drone experts EVP Group Limited\, along with COPTRZ\, ARPASS-UK\, The UK Drone Association and Drone Consultants Ireland. \nFeatures of the day will include: \n\nAscending Knowledge Keynote: a showcase of current Drone technology available for businesses to utilize with business cases where Drone technology is successfully applied delivered by industry expert James Pick from COPTRZ.\nPractical Considerations Seminar on Drone safety culture and the legal and compliance aspects of using Drone technology for business delivered by James Dunthorne\, Standards Director for ARPAS-UK\, the UK Drone Association.\nFuture of Drone Technology Seminar delivered by Ian Kiely\, CEO of Drone Consultants Ireland and recipient of the European Space Station Award.\nLive interactive demonstrations of drone technology.\nNetworking opportunity to meet like-minded drone enthusiasts.\n\nAttend the event to: \n\nGain insight into the different drone technologies that you could use in your business.\nUnderstand how to use this exciting technology safely to ensure best practice and optimize the technology for your business.\nEngage in demonstrations of drone technology and hear real life examples of businesses who are using drone technology within their businesses.\nUnderstand the importance of legal\, regulatory and compliance parameters on the use of drone technology to ensure that your business operates ethically and legally.\nFind out about the future of drone technology and how it can be harnessed.\n\nThroughout the day there will be lots of networking to uncover synergies\, spark ideas and identify collaborations. Lunch is provided. Book your free space now!
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/applied-drone-technology-for-business/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190201T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190201T120000
DTSTAMP:20181130T123135Z
CREATED:20181130T123135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T123135Z
UID:2413-1549009800-1549022400@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass: Product Design and Prototyping
DESCRIPTION:Strategic product design is key to delivering a product that is superior to competitors or is better than what is currently available in terms of market appeal and performance.\nThrough focusing on the aesthetics of a product\, its functions and performance a business can drive new product development with the ultimate outcome of creating compelling\, customer focused product solutions. \nGood product design and prototyping also serves technical purposes such as documentation for production\, new technologies\, or Intellectual Property. \nThis masterclass will focus on the following areas of product development and prototyping: \n\nEstablishing a design brief\nEngaging a product designer\nIdentifying your project stakeholders\nThe product design process and points to consider for implementation\nEngaging with a tool maker and establishing production manufacturing\nCorrectly choosing tooling\nPrototype tooling\, the pros and cons\nProcess of production manufacturing\nWhat is additive manufacturing\nWhat technologies are available\n3d printing\n\n\nEvents run by experts \nDamian McElroy – Belfast Metropolitan College \nDamian is a product design specialist with years of experience in product design and prototyping. As a product design mentor at Belfast Metropolitan College he has advised a diverse array of technical industry projects to develop new and improved products.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-product-design-and-prototyping/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181128T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181128T120000
DTSTAMP:20180807T144705Z
CREATED:20180807T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T144705Z
UID:1028-1543393800-1543406400@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Data Analytics and Visualization
DESCRIPTION:Data Analysis was once a luxury only large companies and corporations could take advantage of. However\, with the availability of affordable tools and improved access to existing datasets it’s become more accessible to small and medium sized businesses than ever before.\nThe main obstacle facing many companies from taking advantage of data analysis is being able to make sense of the blitz of data produced by billions of users every day. Data is an invaluable byproduct that can be collected and studied to reveal the habits needs and wants of users along with the performance and productivity of employees and company processes. \nIn this class you will learn how to: \n\nHarness the data relevant to your industry\nVisually translate the data so it is easy to understand\nUse the data to help your business make better informed decisions\n\nIf your business has struggled to study market data in the past or is looking to start making more informed decisions based on the findings data can produce\, this class is essential. Good data analysis keeps many industry leaders ahead of the curve and with their tools now available to everybody\, smaller businesses and individuals can begin to close the gap between them and their competition. \nStill feel like you might need more help? If there is time\, at the end of the session you will be offered the opportunity to attend a free one-to-one mentoring session. \nWorkshops run by experts \nEducated Machine \nEducated Machine is a Development and Training company based in Galway City. They facilitate courses and events in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland\, providing high quality courses to students and business people who wish to learn about development\, analytics and digital marketing. \nTheir aim is to help businesses learn essential digital skills to make their business perform better in their chosen area. As a small business they understand the challenges faced by companies struggling in their chosen market and have developed training sessions to help businesses directly and efficiently. \nEducated Machine’s development team handle WordPress\, Android and IOS projects for a variety of clients\, keeping a head of the curve in an ever evolving industry.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-data-analytics-and-visualization/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T120000
DTSTAMP:20180807T144929Z
CREATED:20180807T144929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T144929Z
UID:1030-1542184200-1542196800@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass – App Development and Design
DESCRIPTION:People worldwide use smartphones and tablets to organise their lives\, something the world of business knows all too well.\nEach device is a potential point of sale and every user a potential customer. Creating innovative apps that allow users effortless access to goods or services has become a source of growth for companies who can identify and act upon opportunities to reach their market through the technology already in the hands of millions. \nThis Masterclass will teach you how to think creatively so you can identify the solutions and innovations that will provide your business with new opportunities. The design process will be broken down also\, showing how apps themselves get from the drawing board to the app store and all in between. \nThis session will cover: \n\nKnowledge of good practice in software design. Learn how to find the right aesthetic for your app to better suit its purpose and its users.\n\n\nDesign and the user experience – Experience design insight\, see how user interaction with software is planned and executed to provide a smooth user experience.\n\n\nAn understanding of the fundamental languages that go into app development – Attendees will see the technical requirements it takes to build an app of their own.\n\n\nIdentifiable learning paths – Attendees interested in developing their own apps will be shown how to further explore the topics covered in class and how to expand their skill set to allow them create apps of their own.\n\nStill feel like you might need more help? If there is time\, at the end of the session you will be offered the opportunity to attend a free one-to-one mentoring session. \nWorkshops run by experts \nEducated Machine \nEducated Machine is a Development and Training company based in Galway City. They facilitate courses and events in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland\, providing high quality courses to students and business people who wish to learn about development\, analytics and digital marketing. \nTheir aim is to help businesses learn essential digital skills to make their business perform better in their chosen area. As a small business they understand the challenges faced by companies struggling in their chosen market and have developed training sessions to help businesses directly and efficiently. \nEducated Machine’s development team handle WordPress\, Android and IOS projects for a variety of clients\, keeping a head of the curve in an ever evolving industry.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-app-development-and-design/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181018T120000
DTSTAMP:20180807T145147Z
CREATED:20180807T145147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T145147Z
UID:1032-1539851400-1539864000@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Video Content for Business Growth & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Video content can be utilised during the innovation process in many ways. It can be used to create new video products and services\, to test out prototypes with service users during the R&D phase to observe and understand how users interact with a new concept through to creating video content for commercial launch.\nVideo content is also one of the most effective ways to market new products and services today. If you are not using video content – and your competitors are\, they are winning! \nThis Masterclass aims to address all your questions on creating video content with a “Go live” during the training to get pragmatically started creating video content to help your business innovate and grow online. \nOver the course of this session we will cover: \n\nVideo Strategy for Innovation – straight to the point – what should you be doing – creating your video plan for new products and services.\nVideo Creation – how to create videos quickly using free and paid tools.\nPromoting your Video – even more important than the creation!\nLive Video – how to and why\nQ&A – Ask any specific questions related to your business video content\n\nWorkshops run by experts \nProfileTree \nProfileTree is a Content Marketing Agency who work with commercial and government bodies to produce a variety of online and offline content from event videos through to websites – promoted through online marketing and SEO. \nProfileTree supports businesses of all sizes and specialises in – \n\nWordPress Design and Development\nWebsite Optimisation\nSEO\nContent Creation – Written\, Video and Audio\nVideo Production and Marketing\nDigital Strategy\n\nSince 2017 ProfileTree has posted over 500 videos on its own YouTube channels which have generated over 1.9 million views\, multiple revenue contracts and affiliate income.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-video-content-for-business-growth-innovation/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T120000
DTSTAMP:20180807T145357Z
CREATED:20180807T145357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T145357Z
UID:1034-1539160200-1539172800@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Web Design and Development for Non-Coders
DESCRIPTION:Despite the need for businesses having an online presence\, there is still a huge gap between a good website and an AMAZING website. So\, why is it that even though its never been easier to get online\, it seems to be harder than ever to build an effective website?\nIt all comes down to planning\, design and education. \nOver the course of this half-dat Masterclass you will acquire a new mindset when it comes to building your business website. You will learn how to think about developing your website and the basic skills required to create one. \nIn addition to this\, you will learn how to get what you want from designers and developers by understanding the various terms that exist in the digital sphere. We will also showcase the different tools and plugins available for businesses to help you build your ideal site. \nTopics covered include: \n\nHosting and domains\nTesting and launching\nKeeping it simple\nBasic Terminology\nUpdates and backups\nDifferent Platforms and Options\n\nThis course is designed for businesses who want or need an online presence but don’t quite know the current landscape and want to know what is available and what is possible within a reasonable budget. \nStill feel like you might need more help? If there is time\, at the end of the session you will be offered the opportunity to attend a free one-to-one mentoring session. \nWorkshops run by experts \nEducated Machine \nEducated Machine is a Development and Training company based in Galway City. They facilitate courses and events in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland\, providing high quality courses to students and business people who wish to learn about development\, analytics and digital marketing. \nTheir aim is to help businesses learn essential digital skills to make their business perform better in their chosen area. As a small business they understand the challenges faced by companies struggling in their chosen market and have developed training sessions to help businesses directly and efficiently. \nEducated Machine’s development team handle WordPress\, Android and IOS projects for a variety of clients\, keeping a head of the curve in an ever evolving industry.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-web-design-and-development-for-non-coders/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180914T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180914T120000
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SUMMARY:IF Workshop - Sales Growth On Your Doorstep
DESCRIPTION:The session will explain the Acumen programme and the full range of services available from InterTradeIreland. \n\nDetail on what is available in terms of financial and consultant support\nEligibility information – do you qualify?\nA breakdown of all available ITI services including:\n\nElevate / Trade Accelerator Vouchers (typically for smaller companies)\nBrexit Advisory funding\nInnovation – Product\, Process and Service Development\nBusiness intelligence\n\n\n\nInterTradeIreland can assist a business to source and fund the right people to help increase cross-border export sales in the Irish Republic to help improve knowledge of the market and identify new business opportunities. \nThe funding is used to employ a salesperson\, either full-time or part-time\, to develop the significant cross border opportunity identified. InterTradeIreland will fund 50% of their cost to a maximum of £15\,000 for a full-time position or £8\,000 for a part-time position. \nHowever\, if a business is not ready to consider specific recruitment\, Acumen can provide specialist consultancy support of up to £4\,000 to research cross-border opportunities and implement a cross-border strategy. \nThe session will also include 1-2-1 consultations after the presentation for those businesses that are interested in discussing further and would like to find out more information. \n\nWorkshops Run by Experts \nInterTradeIreland (ITI) is a Cross-Border Trade and Business Development Body funded by the Department of Business\, Enterprise and Innovation in Ireland (DBEI) and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. ITI supports businesses\, through innovation and trade initiatives to take advantage of North/South co-operative opportunities to improve capability\, drive competitiveness\, growth and jobs. \nFull Circle Management Solutions Ltd delivers ITI’s Acumen programme on behalf of the organisation. \nFull Circle is one of Northern Ireland’s foremost management consultancy practices. We attribute our success to our passion for excellence\, our ability to help clients to achieve positive and tangible change and our preparedness to go the extra mile on each and every assignment that we work on.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/if-workshop-sales-growth-on-your-doorstep/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Making Money from your Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass aims to help attendees identify their Intellectual Property and release the money earning potential from these lucrative\, intangible and often over looked assets.\nWe will explore the different types of Intellectual Property\, which encompasses\, among other things\, patents\, trade marks\, designs and copyright and the best way of protecting them\, before moving on to examine the different ways in which these assets can be used to increase a company’s revenue. \nWhat will I take away from this? \n\nAn understanding of what Intellectual property is.\nAn understanding of what Intellectual Property you may hold.\nHow you can make monetise your IP through\n\nR&D Tax Credits\nPatent Box\nFunding\nContracts / Licences\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \nBusiness owners\, directors and managers\, financial officers of companies which are involved in the creation of new\, or improvement of existing\, products and those which carry out research and development. \nWorkshops run by experts \nANSONS is a firm of Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys which provides a full range of Intellectual Property services including dealing with patent\, trade mark\, design and copyright protection. \nHaving served Northern Ireland’s business community for over 30 years\, we know that you operate in a fast-moving commercial environment. We understand that you need sound commercial advice and efficient service\, delivered in a way that is tailored to your needs. \nOur friendly and enthusiastic professionals provide an efficient\, competitive\, focused service\, whatever the IP challenge you might have. \nLEYTON has grown from a small consulting firm\, founded in 1997\, into Europe’s largest innovation funding specialist helping innovative organisations with their growth. Last year we returned over £500m to clients from R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box. \nIn the UK\, our specific expertise is in the optimisation of Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief\, R&D Grants & Patent Box. \nWith over 20 years’ experience\, we have assembled a distinctive blend of highly qualified tax professionals\, lawyers\, and proudly have the largest technical team dedicated to R&D Tax claims across Europe\, ensuring our clients claim is maximised by working with consultants who have worked in your industry before and understand your challenges.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-making-money-from-your-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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