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what is the meaning of life?
sustainableenergy
what is the meaning of life?
emerging marketopportunities
technology development seed and venture funding
first commercial sales
the opportunit
y
energy markets are being transformed by:
environmental legislationderegulatory forcesincreasingly competitive marketplace
the opportunit
y
commercial sustainable energy solutions represent significant opportunities for:
research institutesindustryinvestors
the opportunit
y
few organisations have ALL the skills and resources required to meet the challenges of this fast emerging marketplace
the opportunit
y
working with UK and European Government, energy suppliers, research institutes, industry and energy consumers LIFE-IC are looking to fill this gap
what is LIFE-IC ?
LIFE-IC is an organisation founded specifically to bring together a cluster of low carbon technologies and successfully commercialise them to market
LIFE-IC - The Incubator Process
CarbonTrust
Funding
Objective 1Funding
OtherFunding
BusinessIdeas
Pipe line of opportunities
Investment ReadyCompanies
Successes to date
£9 Million pounds of funding already secured for LIFE-IC projects
1st Jan 2005 - Eight clients in the Incubator
Successes to date
AIM Listed Fuel Cell Company New Electric Motor CompanyCatalyst Company AIM Listed Fuel Cell Stack DeveloperElectric Vehicle CompanyPhoto-Voltaic Company Micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) CompanyMicro/Mini Wind Company
1st Jan 2005 - Nine clients in the evaluation process
Successes to date
Tidal Stream CompanyIndustrial Heating Company Heat Pump Company Carbon Black Company Mini CHP Company using Chicken Litter as Fuel Oxygen Sensor Company Waste Heat Cooling Company Steam Engine Company Gasifier Company using various waste streams
Successes to date Fuel Cell Stack
QinetiQ
Dishwasher size home power unit DISENCO
New electric delivery vehicle - LTI
Portable power – Voller Energy
the growth of
LIFE-IC LIFE-IC is building on these successes to create a dedicated energy technology commercialisation incubator offering all technical, financial and business support under one roof
This will be the world’s only dedicated high technology, low carbon energy business incubator
the Worlds only dedicated energy technology park and
incubatorSheffield Airport Shepcote Lane
M1 Motorway
South
North
Meadowhall Shopping Centre
J34a
Sheffield City Centre
Site for LIFE-IC
the Worlds only dedicated energy technology park and
incubator
the LIFE-IC building
The new building will also be self sufficient for it’s energy requirements, incorporating latest heating and energy technologies.
The building will be ZERO carbon rated for emissions and act as a showcase for architectural best practice
the LIFE-IC incubator
80,000 sq m landscaped site Prestige new building offering high quality work environment Secure, furnished and affordable office, workshop and factory facilities Access to shared and specialised laboratory and test equipment Central location in the UK in fastest growing economy outside London Good communications by road, rail and air
the LIFE-IC incubator
Technical support services and expertise Access to seed, grant, venture and relocation funding Market development and support and first commercial sales Business development and support services Recruitment of senior management teams Partnership of industry, government, research and investment organisations Established supply chain
who can access LIFE-IC ?
Low and zero carbon technologies
fuel cells hydrogen infrastructure solar photovoltaic wind/wave biofuels/biomass
What makes LIFE-IC so successful ?
LIFE-IC offers a world-class system for commercialising technology which is critical for management of risk reduction, maximising profit potential, and thus raising investor confidence.
This business planning process is complex and multidisciplinary and very few organisations or individuals posses all the skills needed to profitably develop new products and launch new businesses
What makes LIFE-IC so successful ?
what is the meaning of life?
Successful low carboncommercialisation
sustainableenergy
what is the meaning of life?
emerging marketopportunities
technology development seed and venture funding
first commercial sales