Lancaster University · Awarded contract
Awarded

Appointment of Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry Business Accelerator Programme

Awarded 01 Dec 2020

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Awarded01 Dec 2020
Value£120,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 10mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2020Expired 31 Dec 2022

Lancaster University awarded a contract to IN4.0 Group Limited for consultancy services to recruit for and execute an ERDF business accelerator programme for SMEs in Greater Manchester, aimed at increasing understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence.

The contract was valued at AUD 120,000.

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