The Design Programme services are delivered by: WSX Enterprise Limited registered in England and Wales
Company No. 3099070
Registered office:
Wates House, Wallington Hill, Fareham, PO16 7BJ
News & Updates
Low Carbon Business Breakfasts
The Low Carbon Business Breakfasts are held in Bath on the third Tuesday of every month, offering an invaluable opportunity to hear about new developments in the sector and make new connections in the region
Less More: Making sense of sustainability & design for your business
Eco Innovation Funding For Businesses
Receive a grant covering up to 50% of the eligible project costs
The money can be used to fund actions including equipment and infrastructure as well as materials, processes, techniques and methods linked with the innovative action
Invitation to Seawork 2013 International
Southampton - Tuesday 25th - Thursday 27th June
Seawork International 2013
Tech Startup School: now open for registrations
The 2013 Tech Startup School (TSS), a series of seminars aimed at aspiring creative and technology entrepreneurs, is now open for registrations
Aspiring creative and technology entrepreneurs looking for support and advice on starting a company can now book a place on the Tech Startup School in Bristol
Finance and Loans: DIFASS guarantees transfer
The DIFASS project facilitates access to finance for SMEs by exchanging innovative business support measures across Europe
Finance and Loans: DIFASS guarantees transfer
An information day on how to develop a strong project proposal and apply successfully for Eco-innovation funding
CIP Eco-innovation Information Day - Tuesday 30 April 2013
CIP Eco-innovation Information Day
Free Workshop for Glouchestershire SMEs
Energy Efficiency for Business: what you need to know - Weds 24th April
Free Workshop for Glouchestershire SMEs
Design Programme client Overlay Media sells to InMobi
Overlay Media is one of the leading developers of mobile data analytics
Design Programme client Overlay Media sells to InMobi
Try It and Do It: Winchester
Start-ups get sound business advice and business modelling from the FUSION team
Try It and Do It: Winchester
Re-branding success for Minus Engineering
Minus Engineering, an innovative engineering company, has had immediate impact as a result of the investment they made in re-branding
Re-branding success for Minus Engineering
DIFASS Workshop -21 March 2013
Our third DIFASS workshop is taking place in Krakow, Poland
DIFASS Workshop -21 March 2013
Cornish Orchards lands Tesco listing
Cornish Orchards, based near Liskeard, has been making its natural and handcrafted ciders and soft drinks since 1999
Cornish Orchards lands Tesco listing
CHAIN Business Convention - 23rd & 24th April 2013
To help companies develop and manage relationships with potential business partners, customers and suppliers
CHAIN Business Convention - 23rd & 24th April 2013
Cornwall Sustainability Award for Best Service
Useeka Travel in Bodmin was awarded the Cornwall Sustainability Award Best Service Company
Cornwall Sustainability Award for Best Service
Invitation to the International Convention of Marine Renewable Energy (THETIS MRE)
An exhibition designed to gather all the marine renewable energy organisations in one place
Brest, France – 10-11 April 2013
1-3 March 2013, 48 hours to change the WORLD
Make a difference and join the biggest design thinking event in the world
Global Service Jam
Finance for Growth Seminars
Are you a business looking for finance to grow but are uncertain of what sources would be right for you?
Free Finance Seminars - 6th February & 19 March 2013
Green Shoots and Crocus UK
Packaging suppliers representing small businesses from the South East region were invited to the Crocus plant packing warehouse last week
Green Shoots and Crocus UK
Fusion supports creative start-ups at Southampton Solent University
The Design Programme’s project, Fusion, is delighted to be a playing a significant role in pre-start and start-up programmes
Fusion supports creative start-ups at Southampton Solent University
Internationalisation: DIFASS brings the world within reach
A workshop promoting best practice in stimulating local SMEs to access foreign markets took place in Seville last month
The DIFASS project facilitates access to finance for SMEs by exchanging innovative business support measures across Europe
Innovation Vouchers 2012
Funding for your business to work with an external expert from a University, College or Public Sector Research Establishment
Innovation Vouchers 2012
CHAIN 2
30 SMEs from Brittany, Normandy and the UK met their counterparts at SIAL, OPTO and the British Embassy in Paris
30 SMEs from Brittany, Normandy and the UK met their counterparts at SIAL, OPTO and the British Embassy in Paris
The Design Programme supports British Business Pavilion at Weymouth
Showcasing business opportunities in the South West
The Design Programme supports British Business Pavilion at Weymouth
Small topic, big impact: micro loans
The first DIFASS international workshop took place at Tehnopol in Tallinn, Estonia
Over 40 guests from all over Europe came together to discuss micro loans
The Energy Entrepreneurs Fund Scheme
DECC launched the 1st phase of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund scheme on 23 August 2012
This is a competitive funding scheme to support the development and demonstration of innovative, new technologies, products and processes
Eurogamer Matchmaker 2012
Share innovative technologies, initiate cross border co-operations and to find new business partners within the Gaming Sector!
The Matchmaking session, organized by Enterprise Europe Network London will be held on 28th September 2012
Venturefest Bristol 2012
Venturefest The premier event for technology business activity will take place on Wednesday 7th November at the UWE Conference Centre
Venturefest Bristol 2012
Do an MBA in a day at Venturefest Bristol 2012
An intensive, free, workshop run by Rupert Vernalls
Delegates at Venturefest Bristol 2012 will have the chance to attend a Bite-sized MBA
OBE for Bonnie Dean
Bonnie Dean awarded an OBE for services to design, technology and innovation
We are delighted to congratulate the Chair of The Design Programme's Steering Group, Chief executive of Bristol & Bath Science Park, Bonnie Dean.
MBE for Design South West's Roger Proctor
MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list
Roger Proctor, co-founder of Bristol-based consultancy Proctor & Stevenson
Forgen launch new 'RX Series Vertical Axis Turbine' at 'Sustainabilitylive'
Forgen Renewables launch new product
Forgen Renewables launch new product
Award winning design strategy
Mytton Williams were delighted to receive Silver in The Roses Creative Awards design strategy category 2012
WEDF logo wins award
Media Innovation Awards Deadline Extended
A stellar line up of industry leaders has been lined up to judge the 2012 Media Innovation Awards
Creative companies across the South West are being encouraged to enter the 2012 Media Innovation Awards
New brand for raw client
Devon based company launches new brand
Devon based company launches new brand
Design Programme client, enModus receives $1.6m in additional funding
Bristol based enModus receives funding
Secured to develop unique home energy management solution
Forgen & Clean Energy Join Forces
Two South West-based renewables companies to have benefitted from The Design Programme support have joined forces on a ground-breaking project
The 12-month trial, backed by a major UK electricity company, is now underway
News Updates
Forgen & Clean Energy Join Forces
Two South West-based renewables companies to have benefitted from The Design Programme support have joined forces on a ground-breaking project
The 12-month trial, backed by a major UK electricity company, is now underway
Low Carbon Business Breakfasts
The Low Carbon Business Breakfasts are held in Bath on the third Tuesday of every month, offering an invaluable opportunity to hear about new developments in the sector and make new connections in the region
Less More: Making sense of sustainability & design for your business
Eco Innovation Funding For Businesses
Receive a grant covering up to 50% of the eligible project costs
The money can be used to fund actions including equipment and infrastructure as well as materials, processes, techniques and methods linked with the innovative action
