Entrepreneurs Workout

This two day workshop is part of the University of Exeter’s Evolve Futures programme of business support services, products and activities, all fully funded through the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Good Growth Hub and Shared Prosperity Fund.

This programme brings together SMEs, sector experts, researchers and entrepreneurs to support business growth and opportunities through sharing and building best practices around sustainable and inclusive activity, learning about effective and practical business foundations as well as applications of new technologies and innovations and enabling good growth.

Across the series we are looking at a variety of sector specialisms and themes, so check back regularly to see what else is coming up!

These events aim to:

• Share expertise, best practices and build skills to support company resilience and long-term growth
• Raise awareness and utilisation of new sustainable technologies and innovation practices and how they can be adopted in the real world
• Provide opportunities to network with peers and experts to build community knowledge and valuable connections
• Support attendees from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region who are keen to grow, develop and innovate.

This fully-funded workshop is suitable for first time founders working at the very early stages as well as for owners of established businesses, perhaps looking to bring a new product or service to the market.

Based on Strategyzer’s established Business Model Canvas methodology, you’ll explore and evaluate early-stage venture concepts with other founders, build a detailed picture of your potential customers and value proposition, receive valuable feedback from experienced facilitators, other founders, and business community, and plan the next steps to grow your venture into a sustainable start-up.

Workshop Details:

The sessions are designed to be practical, interactive and hands-on, and you’ll be putting theory into practice by comparing your business with established business models and constructing your own business model.

The workshop culminates with an opportunity to present your business model to a panel of experts and then a speed mentoring session, which will provide additional valuable feedback on your business idea.

This workshop works particularly well for businesses with a science/technology focus and will be delivered in-person at The University of Exeter's Penryn Campus. Please note that this workshop is not open to students or participants who are currently engaged with the University's Student Startups team. Attendees must also be Cornwall or Isles of Scilly based. Due to the limited number of places we can only accept one place per organisation.

Day 1 (9:30 - 16:30)

• Welcome & introductions

• The Business Model Canvas

• Understanding your customers

• Building a value proposition

• Identifying the opportunity

• Evaluating revenue streams

Day 2: (9:30 - 16:30)

• Exploring business feasibility

• Business model testing

• Presenting your Business Model Canvas

• Speed mentoring session

• Wrap-up and next steps

How To Apply:

If you are Cornwall or Isles of Scilly-based and interested in applying for a place on the this Entrepreneurs Workout, please use the 'Register' button to access the application form. The number of places are stictly limited.

Please apply for a ticket including all the necessary company information. We will then review your application and contact you to confirm your place.

Should you have any queries about the programme, or if you would like to find out more about the wider Evolve Futures activities, please contact Frances Tanner on [email protected]

This workshop will be in person only at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE

The University of Exeter has been commissioned to deliver the EVOLVE FUTURES project on behalf of the Growth Hub by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. By attending this workshop you confirm you are happy for your data to be shared with the Growth Hub. The Growth Hub provides expert, independent and impartial guidance to take your business to the next level with funding and business support. More information on the University's privacy policies can be found here. For more information on Growth Hub’s own privacy policy, please visit this page.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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