About Cido
Designed to encourage and support hi-tech and knowledge based pre-start and early start companies during the formative stages of their development, the CIDO i² Innovation Centre was opened in 2007and provides excellent accommodation built specifically for high-growth technology focused businesses.
i² provides incubation, business advice and support for a growing number of technology based businesses. We understand their needs and support their ambitions as they develop products and services for some of the most competitive technology-based markets in the world.
i² provides an environment within which businesses receive intensive advisory support. The i2 innovation centre provides proven methods of supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs as they tackle a range of issues common among new businesses. Our support is recognised as a vital means of improving business survival and encouraging innovation in products and services.
The range of advisory services include:
- product development and design
- market opportunity
- competitive research
- intellectual property rights
- legal
- finance and funding
- accountancy services
This added-value service provision plays an important role in improving the survival rate of start-ups, and giving them the best possible chance of growing and bringing products and services to market quickly. The centre also provides access to external assistance in areas such as accounting and bookkeeping, personal/team development and legal advice through a range of partnerships with third parties.
CIDO also run special events and workshops tailored to local business needs. Recent workshops have included:
- How to maximise hits to your website
- Getting ready to file your PAYE online
- Emergency Budget
- Entrepreneurial Exporting
- Meet the Experts
These events are always very popular and if you would like to be added to our mailing list to be notified of future events please register here
If you would like more information on how CIDO can help your business grow and develop please contact Karen Adamson on 02838 396529 or adamsonk@cido.co.uk