Start Smart: Access to Finance
Schedule
Tue Nov 11 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Durham University Business School | Durham, EN
About this Event
Start Smart: Access to Finance is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you explore the world of business funding, learn what investors look for, and understand the support available to early-stage entrepreneurs. Whether you're still developing your concept or ready to pitch, this session will give you the tools and insights to take the next step.
You'll hear directly from finance professionals and business support experts, and if you're feeling brave, you can pitch your idea Dragons’ Den-style to a friendly panel for feedback!
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Welcome & Introductions
Host: Professor Joanna Berry, Durham University
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Investment Readiness with NEL
Host: Susan Snowdon & Jonathan Armitage, Investment Executives
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Barclays Eagle Labs Business Support
Host: Sally Curtis, Ecosystem Manager
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Your Business Pitches!
Info: Ready to take your business idea to the next level? Come pitch Dragons’ Den-style to experts from NEL, Barclays, and Durham University Business School
Where is it happening?
Durham University Business School, The Waterside Building, Durham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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