Innovation - get your ideas to market

Businesses must continue to innovate if they are to achieve sustained growth and competitiveness on a global stage. The Thames Valley has a wealth of assets that support enterprise and innovation, just a few examples include:

University of Reading - one of the UK's top research establishments
Diamond Synchrotron - the biggest new science research centre in the UK
Thames Valley Enterprise Hub - helping companies with pioneering ideas become thriving commercial concerns.

Research carried out by TVEP highlighted that the region still has untapped potential for innovation development. TVEP has initiated a number of programmes as part of its strategy to promote enterprise and innovation in the Thames Valley:

Innovate Thames Valley
TVEP's innovation network was launched in 2006 to promote innovation, connect and inspire innovators and now has over 320 members.

Thames Valley Investment Network
TVEP established the Thames Valley Investment Network in 2003 to link companies who wish to access funding and expertise with investors seeking high quality investment opportunities.TVIN has generated more than £2m for young, innovative companies.

Thames Valley Life Sciences Network
The Thames Valley is home to a large cluster of Life Sciences companies, including Johnson & Johnson, GSK, UCB and Syngenta. TVEP worked with the University of Reading to set up the Thames Valley Life Sciences Network (TVLSN) to develop and promote this sector and accelerate technology transfer.