Navigate the GM Funding Landscape

Discover how to secure funding in GM. Gain insights from industry experts, network with investors, and learn about funding types.

Date: Thursday 27th February 2024

Time: 09:00 – 11:00

Location: Salford Innovation Forum, 51 Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6FP

Cost: FREE

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Event Details

This event is your compass to navigate through the various funding options available in Greater Manchester. It’s an exclusive chance to connect with industry leaders, seasoned investors, and successful founders who have firsthand experience in securing funds from a variety of sources. They will share their insights, experiences, and tips on how to approach different funding avenues.

Types of Funding Explored:

• Venture Capital: High-risk, high-reward funding from investment firms.
• Angel Investors: Individual investors offering capital for a stake.
• Debt Financing: Loans and credit, repaid over time.
• Partnerships: Collaborative funding and resource sharing.
• Grants: Non-repayable funds from governments or foundations.
• Crowdfunding: Raising small amounts from many people online.

Agenda

• 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Reception with Podcast Recording
• 9:30 – 9.40 a.m. – Keynote by Vikas Shah – Swiscot Group
• 9:40 – 9:50 a.m. – Business Innovation Services at the University of Salford – Katherine Barr
• 9.50 – 9.55am – An Introduction to the Salford Innovation Forum – Artur Grzybowski
• 9:55 -10:40 a.m. – Panel Discussion and Q/A with Wendy Smith – Innovate UK, George Mensah – Sure Valley Ventures.

About the event organisers:

The University of Salford

We can connect you to cutting-edge research, academic expertise, and pioneering technologies to support you to make better-informed decisions, drive innovation and get your products to market faster.

From industry focussed research informed consultancy, to the provision of high-quality facilities, our expertise helps you achieve improvement in performance and productivity.

Contact: [email protected]

Salford Innovation Forum

Our 30,000 sq. ft three-storey innovation centre is located in the heart of Salford’s regeneration area which is the focus of some exciting developments in Salford and proving to be the up-and-coming area for businesses to locate in.

Salford Innovation Forum offers purpose-built office space ranging from small offices to custom-built workspaces for up to 25 people; all with on-site business support, reception services and links to the University of Salford.

Contact: [email protected]