Links - International and National Organisations and Projects

UKWON

UKWON

The UK Work Organisation Network (UKWON) is a network of institutions, practitioners and individuals researching and developing new ways of organising work that meet the competitive challenges of contemporary economic, technological and cultural change.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is Europe's leading programme helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base.

UK Regional Innovation Network (RINET)

UK Regional Innovation Network (RINET)

The UK Regional Innovation Network (RINET) promotes innovation in the UK regions.  It brings together innovation managers from the UK Development Agencies, business representatives, innovation/business support agency staff, policy makers and researchers. 

The Mind Gym

The Mind Gym

There is an exciting, new, exclusive gym where you can regularly build your ability to inspire, think creatively, be luckier and much, much more with plenty of forums, tips and online tools like the random idea generator.

Cafe Scientifique

Cafe Scientifique

Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings have taken place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context.

Nesta

Nesta

NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, is working to increase the UK's capacity for innovation. We invest in all stages of the innovation process, backing new ideas and funding new ventures that stimulate entrepreneurship.

The Excellent Network

The Excellent Network

The Excellent Network is an independent not for profit membership organisation with a strong reputation as a powerful catalyst for performance. We help release potential to maximise profit through the creation of a success culture for start-up entrepreneurs to FTSE 100 companies.

Chartered Management Institute

Chartered Management Institute

As the champion of management, the Chartered Management Institute shapes and supports the managers of tomorrow. By sharing the latest insights and setting standards in management development, the Institute helps to deliver results in a dynamic world.

Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN)

Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN)

Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN) was founded in 1998 and has since continued to provide a service that focuses on improving the conditions and opportunities for women worldwide in reaching their full potential.