Alternative Funding and Finance for Innovation

The funding and finance landscape for innovation-driven businesses is ever changing. What opportunities are out there today beyond grant funding that could support you to grow at pace and scale your business? Join the Innovate UK EDGE team at St John’s Innovation Centre on December 7 to find out more about a whole range of solutions for businesses. Elevator pitches will be followed by a panel answering your questions, then mini ‘surgeries’ with the experts and a chance for 1:1 discussions and networking.

This fast-paced, free event is part of the Arc Innovation Festival and will get you up to speed with the latest in innovation funding and finance and open the door to limitless opportunities.

Who is this event for?

This event will be rewarding for founders and directors of innovation-driven companies looking for alternative ideas in funding, finance and support that will help their business in its growth journey.

What will delegates learn?

Experts will be advising on:

• Innovation loans and Investor Partnerships
• Co-venturing
• The Innovate UK EDGE service, supporting businesses with dedicated, fully funded, innovation and growth advice, coaching and mentoring
• Knowledge Transfer Networks and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• RTO Catapult Grants
• Advance funding and specialist support for R&D tax credits claims
• Crowdfunding
• International trade