Quick Guide for SMEs
Getting Involved with the Centre for Sustainable Innovation
Step 1: Understand What CSI Can Do for Your Business
The Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) supports small and medium-sized enterprises in becoming more sustainable, innovative, and competitive. Whether you’re aiming to improve your environmental impact, facilitate change within your organisation or develop new products or services, CSI offers practical support and expert guidance.
Step 2: Define Your Business Goals
Start by identifying what your business needs most. Are you looking to:
- Improve operational efficiency?
- Develop a new sustainable product or service?
- Upskill your team in digital or green innovation?
- Access funding or research expertise?
Knowing your goals will help you find the right kind of support, but don’t worry if you don’t know yet – we’ll help guide you on the right path.
Step 3: Choose the Right Programme for Your Business
We offer a range of programmes tailored to different SME needs.
Click a programme below to view more information, including eligibility to participate, funding options and provisional schedules.
Not looking to enroll in a programme? We also offer additional services, including:
Step 4: Start the Conversation
Whether you’re looking to get involved with one of our programmes, not sure which is the best fit or have a specific idea or challenge in mind, get in touch with us. We’ll help you explore your options and guide you through the next steps.
We’d love to hear from you!
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We bridge the gap between industry, academia and policymakers. If your business is embarking on a project relating to sustainability, looking to trial or adopt new digital technologies, or seeking to make fundamental organisational changes – we can help.