Help DfT shape better SME support

The Department for Transport (DfT) is keen to understand the challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face when applying for government innovation funding or bidding for public sector contracts. To help DfT improve the support it offers, SMEs are being invited to complete a short survey via the link below: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Q7MGXR/ The feedback will help […]

Sharpen your pitch for Live Labs 2

Introducing a brand new and live innovation pitch opportunity for SMEs. As part of the dynamic new structure for the Live Labs 2 Expo, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) attending the event are being given the opportunity to pitch their project or innovation to a Dragons’ Den style panel of industry specialists including the Department […]

ITS (UK) calls for fair play for SMEs

Large highways and transport businesses are being urged to ensure that they treat small and medium enterprises fairly when delivering major contracts. The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association ITS (UK) has heard from some of its smaller members that there have been occasions the SMEs have been used to add expertise in a large […]