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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Innovation Center - Upcoming Events</title><language>en-gb</language><link>http://innovationcentre.org/</link><description>Upcoming events at innovation centres nationally</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Social Media Masterclass for Business</title><link>http://innovationcentre.org/events/2012/05/25/social-media-masterclass-for-business/</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Following on from another highly successful masterclass series run earlier this year, in associations with the Hillington Park Innovation Centre, NSDesign is delighted to announce a new date for their &amp;quot;Embrace the Space&amp;quot; 1 Day Social Media Masterclass Workshop. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hillington Park Innovation Centre &lt;br /&gt;Friday 25th May 2012 &lt;br /&gt;9.30am &amp;ndash; 5.00pm Includes lunch and refreshments &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Led by NSDesign&amp;#39;s ever enthusiastic Gary Ennis, the workshop also features the expert talents of TV and Radio presenter Colin Kelly, giving attendees the expert information and guidance to ensure the right Social Media route for their businesses. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More Information and Booking Details: &lt;a href="http://www.nsdesign.co.uk/social_media/training"&gt;http://www.nsdesign.co.uk/social_media/training&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book before 11th May for Early Bird Discount &lt;br /&gt;50% Grant Funding Available &lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Investment Masterclass – Getting your Business Investor Ready</title><link>http://innovationcentre.org/events/2012/06/14/investment-masterclass-getting-your-business-inves/</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Funding the growth of an early stage business is an increasing complex and challenging task. Most businesses fail at the first hurdle &amp;ndash; getting past the investment companies gatekeeper! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This investment masterclass will provide practical help to companies seeking first round investment and will tackle the challenges along the way. &lt;a href="http://investmentmasterclass.eventbrite.com/"&gt;BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THIS EVENT&lt;/a&gt; to receive practical advice and support from a range of leading investment professionals who will look at a range of investor ready areas such as corporate finance, investment funds, exit strategy, company valuation, business planning, legals and Intellectual Property (IP) protection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will leave this masterclass with the knowledge and a range of contacts to help you build a compelling investment proposal. Please note, there will be some practical interactive sessions as part of this investment masterclass. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This event is being run in partnership with MEPC and is open to all companies on the Hillington Industrial Estate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The cost to attend this event is &amp;pound;30.00. A discounted rate of &amp;pound;20.00 is available for clients/tenants of HPIC, AIC, the Atrium, Interactive Scotland, Wellness and Health Innovation and members of Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Chambers of Commerce. Please select the &amp;#39;members only&amp;#39; ticket to access this discount. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>
