SEBIC assists innovative ventures at start-up or expansion phase, across a wide range of industry and services sectors across the South East.

It is different to other support agencies, in that it is not a grant-aid body, but what is offered to both entrepreneurs and companies is hands-on assistance and expert advice in developing a product concept or commercialisation of a business idea. This service is ideal for:

• Entrepreneurs and innovators with specific projects in mind
• Established businesses with ideas for further innovative development and expansion

Your Link to Europe

South East BIC forms part of a network of over 140 similar Business & Innovation Centres located throughout Europe. Using the extensive resources of this network SEBIC is in the unique position to assist you with:

• Export market development
• Access to EU funding
• Participation in EU programmes
• Introduction to European partners

A wide range of services

South East BIC is staffed by an experienced team with extensive business exposure, technical know-how and the commercial and financial skills needed to help you implement your project. We can assist you with the following:

• Project assessment / feasibility study
• Help in formulating a business plan or development strategy
• Access to finance (grants, loans and venture capital)
• Help with marketing and sales on a local, national and International level
• Innovation and technology assistance (licensing, patenting etc.)
• Follow-up of your projects beyond the launch stage
• Provision of incubator units

Contact Denise Stoneman for further information