Events
The details of RAKE 2010 (sponsored by BArclays, ESRC and NCGE) and the associated themes were discussed in depth at this workshop and opportunity was given for potential bidders to explore the application process.
Dr Fiona Armstrong, Head of Knowledge Transfer, ESRC made a presentation outlining the ESRCs current strategic priorities which were to be reflected within the themes underpinning the forthcoming call to the RAKE fund.
Representatives of Barclays Bank SME market analysis unit and the NCGE were also present and available to discuss their priorities for the next tranche of bids.
Current RAKE award holders were invited to make short presentations of their projects to illustrate the value and contribution of this fund to the current entrepreneurship research agenda. As such, this event was a valuable opportunity to attain information regarding the 2010 tranche of RAKE funding and to discuss application strategies with those managing and sponsoring the initiative.