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Coventry Solihull & Warwickshire Partnership needed a funding application for a £15M media-centric project in double-quick time. Viretec Consulting was able to respond to the timescales, providing the expertise in ICT and business support programmes to develop a highly innovative project proposal. The speed and quality of the response surprised and delighted everyone involved.
Need
With the deadline for new funding applications looming, CSWP needed to develop their ideas for a media-centric local economic growth programme, and produce a quality European funding application within two weeks. They needed experts with the right experience and connections who could act fast to meet the deadline. Approach Viretec Consulting, working in partnership with Workmates, shaped the initial concept papers and ideas into a credible project, and put into a structured format to meet the Government Office
“We were surprised at the speed with which this project came together and the quality of the thinking behind it. We would definitely recommend Viretec Consulting to other similar organisations like ours”
requirements. The final design involved a new digital media centre; distance learning direct to the home; digital IP-TV; and mobile internet technology. The funding application was prepared and submitted on time, in record time. Once submitted, Viretec initiated partnering with high profile media partners, engaging the CSWP team in high level talks with key players, including BT and Sony.Linda Gilleard Head of Business Development Outcome The project, now called "e-Factor" was successful in securing European funding from the Government Office at the end of 2007. The project is now underway with partnerships with Sony, Rawflow, Coventry University Enterprises and The University of Warwick (The National B2B Centre & WMG Digital Labs) developing well. |
