Advisory group

Innovation Into Action 2008 is brought to you with the help of an advisory group. The organisations in this advisory group help make this eventan International event.

More and more organisations are coming onboard, they will be listed shortly.

Microsoft Corporation, is an American multinational computer technology corporation. It develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Its best selling products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software.

To find out more visit the Microsoft Website

Kodak is the market leader in providing photographic products and services to consumers and commercial customers around the globe for memories, entertainment and information. They bring innovative products to the market that allow people to take, make and share pictures and experience the magic of photography. Kodak also works closely with other companies and organizations through research partnerships and alliances.

To find out more visit the Kodak Website

Procter & Gamble

P&G are a multinational manufacturer of product ranges including personal care, household cleaning, laundry detergents, prescription drugs and disposable nappies

The company markets its products in more than 180 countries. P&G are constantly looking for a gamechanging product, technology, business model, method, trademark, package or design that can help deliver new products and/or services that improve the lives of the world's consumers.

To find out more visit  the P&G Website 

Boots Centre for innovation

Opened in April 2007 the Boots Centre for Innovation is based within Swansea University's Institute of Life Sciences. A partnership between Boots The Chemists, The Institute of Life Sciences at Swansea University and Longbow Capital, they can provide investment funds and expertise to support the growth of companies offering partially or fully developed technology ideas.

For more information visit http://www.bootsinnovation.com/

UK Intellectual Property Office

This organisation is the official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK). These rights include:

• Patents
• Designs
• Trade marks
• Copyright

As part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), this organisations is responsible for the role of IP rights in supporting innovation.

For more information visit: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/