Getting involved with LDA programmes

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Getting involved with LDA programmes

• General overview and Knowledge Connect case study

Emma Shelley LDA Martin Cooke Angle Plc
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Introduction
Key Discussion Items

• Overview of different processes for accessing
  funds
• Current LDA schemes to enable KT and innovation
  in London
• Pit holes to look out for when writing proposal
• Key areas of importance to a tender / application
  evaluator
• Areas to concentrate on
• Level of information expected
• Knowledge Connect application form

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Processes to Access Schemes offer services

• Speculative bid - the old way in!
• Competitive tender / bid applying to a programme
  that is restricted to a specific area where a
  market failure exists
• ESF
• Opportunities Fund
• Commissioning model the way of the future?
• Panel
• Respond to service provision opportunities
• Olympic opportunities
• Management / Delivery of programme infrastructure

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CompeteFor

• Responsible procurement system (online supplier
  short-listing tool)
• Any provider can register
• Organisations registered will be emailed about
  new opportunities that are in line with their
  profile
• Processes differ slightly dependent on value of
  contract
• Suppliers can post sub-contracting opportunities
• Register by visiting https//www.competefor.com/l
  ondon2012business/login.jsp

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Current LDA schemes to enable KT and innovation
in London

• Proof of Concept Funds
• Innovation Placement Programme
• Knowledge Connect
• Knowledge London!
• London Knowledge Transfer Awards

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Pit holes to look out for when writing proposal

• Consider things that may be outside your control
• Contract development
• Make allowances for initial time frame
  guidelines to slip!
• If relying on money from multiple sources dont
  make any assumptions!

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Key areas of importance to a tender / application
evaluator

• Readability
• Can a lay person understand it?
• Relevance
• Does the supporting material do what it says on
  the tin?
• Value for Money
• Delivery team
• Do they have the relevant expertise?
• Level of risk
• While it may be unknown territory what initial
  feasibility / research is it based on?
• Outcomes
• Are they realistic and what are they based on?

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What makes a good grant application? Martin Cooke
Knowledge Connect Project Manager Knowledge
London 23 September 2008
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Warning! This presentation contains good practice
and common sense
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So what makes a good grant application?
One that meets the needs of all stakeholders Well
defined project in terms of participants, roles,
deliverables and outcomes Clearly articulated
impacts and benefits Clear work plan, timescales
and costs Demonstration of fit with applicant and
funders objectives Identification of added
value and follow-on benefits Understanding of
risks and mitigating actions
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A better question to ask is what makes a good
project?
One that meets the needs of all stakeholders Well
defined project in terms of participants, roles,
deliverables and outcomes Clearly articulated
impacts and benefits Clear work plan, timescales
and costs Demonstration of fit with applicant and
funders objectives Identification of added
value and follow-on benefits Understanding of
risks and mitigating actions
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Its not really about the forms or the
application process
The most important ingredient for success is the
strength of the delivery partnership Time
invested in building relationships up front will
pay dividends downstream Collective ownership and
responsibility for outcomes is key Ensure there
are clear roles and responsibilities A project
champion role is important to ensure activities
stay on track
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But the process is important
Applications are generally assessed by a third
party panel to a standard scoring
template Understand why you are applying through
a particular scheme Make sure you address all of
the aspects required areas when applying Make
sure you know what the schemes hot buttons are
and press them! Minimal jargon or babble
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Here is our assessment template!
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Making the application work
Use the support and advice available from a
scheme when building an application Strive for
open and honest communication between partners
and the programme you are applying to Be prepared
to manage changes along the way Respond to
questions Make sure you understand and stick to
any conditions laid down by funders
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Knowledge Connect is a pan-London initiative
stimulating business demand for knowledge
transfer by
Breaking down barriers that impair businesses and
the knowledgebase collaborating effectively
Raising awareness of skills and resources
available in the London knowledge base to support
business innovation Assisting businesses to
undertake collaborative RD activities and
innovation projects in support of business growth
opportunities Increasing the number of
collaborations between the business and
knowledgebase in London
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Get in touch
46 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL Tel 020
7744 7704 Fax [phone] Email
info_at_knowledgeconnect.org.uk Web
www.knowledgeconnect.org.uk
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Knowledge and Technology Exchange in Further
Education Project Grants of 15k available

• Enabling FE colleges to develop and grow their
  knowledge and technology exchange activities.
• Grants of 15,000 to FE colleges to develop
  Knowledge and Technology Exchange Nodes (K/TENs).
  
• Bringing together people from business, HE and FE
  to establish a growth plan in engineering ,
  applied science and technology
• Delivered by The New Engineering Foundation with
  generous support from the Gatsby Charitable
  Foundation
• Should you require any further information,
  please contact Liz Ogilvie ktens_at_neweng.org.uk
• Deadline for submissions 12 noon on Friday
  October 17 2008