Business Advantage


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    London’s unique position as a world-class city attracts business visitors from all corners of the globe.  Its long-standing reputation as a place to succeed in business, its welcoming approach to international visitors and the proliferation of financial services companies and management expertise is unrivalled elsewhere in the world.

    The vibrancy of the London life sciences cluster is reflected in the activities of  various networking groups which provide regular opportunities to make new contacts via events, conferences and other meetings:

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    		 - The British Library Business & IP Centre is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business. The Centre offers free access to the UK's most comprehensive collection of business and intellectual property information.
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    		 - The London Biotechnology Network’s popular BioWednesday has gone from strength to strength since it was launched in 2003.  Monthly meetings take place at venues around London and focus on topical issues
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    		 - The London Technology Network exists to help technology-intensive companies to become more effective in acquiring knowledge from London’s universities and facilitates the introduction of people, ideas and technology.
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    		- The London Development Agency is the capital's economic development body, promoting economic renewal and development and provides advice and guidance to business.
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    		- BioLondon strives to promote and unite London’s strengths to create an environment that delivers world-class biotechnology businesses. An initiative created and led by the London Development Agency (LDA), BioLondon is supported by numerous partner organisations."
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    		 - London First is focused on promoting and improving London, using the vision, energy and skills of business leaders to shape and secure the capital’s future.
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    		 - The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is pre-eminent among veterinary schools. The College offers the highest quality in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research-meeting the growing demand for veterinary professionals and biomedical scientists. It also provides support for the veterinary profession through its three referral hospitals, diagnostic services and continuing professional development courses. 

    - The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector. Its mission is to encourage and promote a thriving, financially sound sector of the UK economy, built upon developments across the biosciences.

    - Knowledge Bridge is London's portal for sourcing business services from its universities. It helps harness the knowledge and expertise within London universities to support business.

    - The London Technology Fund (LTF) is a venture capital fund that backs technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the very earliest stage of development, which have strong growth prospects and are based in Greater London.