EnterprisePlus was a very successful initiative for nearly a decade. Since its launch, we have learnt an incredible amount about the needs and challenges of chemistry SMEs and we are now ready to improve it. With changes in the external environment and the need for alignment with the new 91AV strategy, we believed it was time for a new approach.
EnterprisePlus will not officially end until the new initiative is launched. This is expected to be Q1 2023. You will continue to receive relevant communications about funding, news, etc., and of course updates as to the exciting new initiative plans.
No, it will have an exciting new identity and name, which will launch in early 2023.
We are pleased to confirm that all internships that have already been formally awarded will be completed and will be funded to the agreed value by the 91AV. We won't be accepting any new applications for internship grants.
Whilst internship grants and training vouchers will no longer be available going forward, for individual members of the 91AV there may be other opportunities to access grants for specific uses.
The name will be communicated in due course as part of the launch process.
Whilst we no longer formally operate with Engagement Managers you may well recognise many names and faces through your previous interactions on EnterprisePlus. Specific individual responsibilities have evolved, but rest assured the experience, knowledge and commitment of the 91AV team is as strong as ever.
Yes, this is the plan going forward.
Yes, there are no planned changes to the Emerging Technologies Competition and applications will re-open in February 2023. University researchers and earlier stage ventures will continue to gain support and advice from our corporate competition partners and judges, as well as invaluable publicity and media exposure.
No, the benefits of belonging to this ecosystem will be different to EnterprisePlus, but we believe of much greater value to you. Further details will be communicated in the next few months.
All training vouchers awarded to date will be funded as agreed by the 91AV. We won't be accepting any new applications for training vouchers.
All discounts for advertisement, 91AV membership, and job posting will continue to be available until EnterprisePlus is formally closed in Q1 2023.