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BBC Pays Cash for Ideas
Do you need cash for your business idea? Dragons' Den is the show that gives investment ready entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of five millionaire business people, all of whom invested a substantial amount in the first series and are serious about investing their own money again. They are looking for business ideas, significant inventions or products with serious business potential that are in the right phase of development, investment ready and are looking for funding.
They want to give entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their proposals to a panel of the UK's most successful business people. They have pledged to invest their own money in the best ideas. The show is in its second series for BBC2 and if you are an entrepreneur, with a fantastic business idea or product that is investment-ready, then they want to hear from you.
For an application form, email dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or call 09011 110825 (calls cost 25p). Advice and support for staff and local people wishing to start their own businesses is also available through the Business Enterprise Centre.
Wed 22 June 2005
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Engineering students make finals of national start-up business competition
Engineering students Scott Nash, Daniel Richardson and Aaron Aboshio have won the northern heat of the Youth Entrepreneurs Scheme 'Engineering YES' competition for their spin-out renewable energy company Atlantis.
Thu 23 May 2013
The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation makes finals of national innovation awards
The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation has been announced as a finalist in the PraxisUnico Impact Awards.
Thu 23 May 2013
Social media plagued by privacy problems, say researchers
The privacy management of 16 popular social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is "seriously deficient," according to a study being published in the June issue of Computer magazine.
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Tue 21 May 2013
Lancaster set to receive funding boost to stimulate UK's economy
Lancaster is amongst leading universities who are set to benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth. Lancaster's project will use the strong international reputation and links in China, in particular with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to address the Government's priorities to focus on high-growth SMEs and to increase exports. Using expertise from across the University, it focuses on improved leadership and new technology...
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Fri 17 May 2013