AN ‘inspiring’ project aimed at helping businesses in Hampshire and Dorset involved in environmental goods and services is set to launch in Southampton.

LoToNo, which provides access to expertise and growth vouchers, will be introduced at the Offshore Renewable Energy Conference tomorrow.

The project, which has European Union co-funding, is aimed at eligible companies in Hampshire and Dorset.

LoToNo project manager Anna Traylor said: “This inspiring project is aimed at helping businesses to play their part in emerging low-carbon, resource-efficient industries.

“We have been awarded £250,000 towards vouchers for applicants who can show they are truly supporting environmental innovation.

“This could mean mainstream businesses making the transition to supply the renewable or cleantech industry, or a business or group of businesses creating novel solutions to sustainability challenges.

“The Southampton conference is an ideal chance to meet and discuss with those potentially interested.”

The partners are the not-for-profit business support company WSX Enterprise, Borough of Poole, Dorset County Council, the Future Solent green technology initiative and a French marine sector network, Pole Mer Méditerranée.

The free event, hosted by SOREC, the Solent Offshore Renewable Energy Consortium, takes place at the Southampton Solent University Conference Centre from 10am to 4pm.

Limited spaces at the conference may be booked at eventbrite.com. For more information on LoToNo visit www.LoToNo.co.uk or email hello@lotono.co.uk.