There are a number of business opportunities arising as a result of this current situation, and we are aware of businesses gaining new contracts in the last couple of weeks. We are keen to share these opportunities with you as soon we hear about them.
Portsmouth Port have an initiative for SME businesses who are looking for alternative options for their supply chains. It’s aimed at traffic that might otherwise choose the Dover / Calais straits crossing and also to build on our current links to the Port of Antwerp.
For more information click here.
The Cabinet Office has published guidance for employers explaining how furloughed workers can volunteer for posts during the pandemic.
Many furloughed workers want to play their part and businesses are keen to demonstrate their corporate social responsibility by supporting the Government at this time, enabling their furloughed employees to volunteer for a short period.
Most voluntary roles can be carried out at home and include operational delivery, analytical, project delivery and digital related work.
Employers interested in taking part in the scheme should read the full guidance here.
Do you have a tech solution or innovative idea on how to address one or more of the following key challenges?
If so, a partnership between Barclays Ventures and Eagle Labs would like to hear from you.
Do you have an innovative or novel approach to get ambulances cleaner quicker to help combat Coronavirus?
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for rapid sanitising technology to speed up the time it takes to clean ambulances to help in the national effort against Coronavirus and save lives.
To find out about this particular call, and for other projects that they are looking to promote, click here.
The Techforce 19 challenge launched by NXSX is looking to fund new technologies which can help support the vulnerable, elderly and self-isolating as COVID-19 continues to spread. Within this challenge, they are particularly looking for innovators able to support in the following areas. If this is your company, apply.
Full details here
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