This event is for businesses looking to grow through innovation and the development of their products and services. This includes start-ups (scale and grow), SMEs and larger organisations.
This will provide insights into the following areas through a masterclass which will be utilising engaging content, case studies and ongoing 121 support*:
- Business model dynamics
- Sustainable business
- Sales and forecasting
- Utilising Earth observation data
*This is for qualifying businesses
This event will provide businesses with the opportunity to bring in resources from the expertise within the University of Leicester's School of Business and Innovation Hub teams. This will enable your business to develop new and existing products, services and processes reaching new markets, doing this profitably and sustainably.
We will be showcasing funding opportunities to support projects that are developing innovative ideas, research and development including skills and knowledge that helps your business respond to the market and remain competitive. Members of the School’s Business Team and University’s Career Development Team will be on hand to discuss additional opportunities such as Help to Grow, internships and placements.
There will be an opportunity during lunch and refreshments to network and discuss new ideas (whilst keeping information confidential where relevant).
At the University of Leicester (School of Business & Innovation Hub), our mission has been to act as citizens of change and as part of this strategy, we have established a number of activities, which enable innovation clusters to grow and thrive in the region.
We are especially pleased to be collaborating with Harborough Innovation Centre as they have expanded and grown space increasing the number of businesses that they support making our working together an ideal opportunity to be responsive to businesses needs in the local community of Harborough and neighbouring areas.