Introduction to Innovate UK EDGE – Support for Your Business

If you run an SME in the Midlands that has some level of innovation within it’s product or service then come along to this event to find out how you can access FREE support for your business through Innovate UK EDGE.

The EDGE programme offers a bespoke package of business support tailored to help you achieve your goals and grow your business. We offer 1:1 support around things such as access to finance and funding, growth, marketing, IP, internationalisation as well as general support advice. As well as a full business support programme we also have access to various projects and grants such as our Global Innovation Programmes and IP Audit grants.

There will be a 1 hour presentation about EDGE with time included for Q&A’s - 10.30am-11.30am.

You can also book for a 30 minute 1:1 with one of our advisors between 12-3pm to find out more about how to join the Innovate UK EDGE programme, eligibility and how we can support your business. To book this 1:1 please email [email protected].

Upcoming events

• Thursday 9th February – Getting Access to Finance & Funding – The different types and how to access finance and funding for your business.

• Thursday 16th March - Protecting Your IP – What is IP and how do you protect it?

• Thursday 20th April – Equity Investment: The Journey – The Different Types of Investment and How to Start Getting Investment Ready

• Thursday 18th May – How to Develop Your Business Identity – Branding, Marketing and Getting to Know Your Customer.

• Thursday 15th June - Growth & Internationalisation – How to Take the Next Steps in Your Business to Grow and Reach New Markets.

About Innovate UK EDGE

Innovate UK EDGE is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in innovative businesses that drive economic growth. We complement Innovate UK project funding with bespoke, specialist-led support for ambitious businesses.

Data Policy; We take your data very seriously and are committed to its privacy and security. Our Privacy Statement explains the types of personal data we may collect about you and how we’ll store and handle that data, and keep it safe. This is a joint event and your data will be shared with Innovate UK for the purposes of the administration of, and follow up to, this event. Their privacy policy is available at https://www.gov.uk/help/terms-conditions.

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