Innovation SuperNetwork

Get involved this October! 🎉 Join the Innovation SuperNetwork team across the North East this month as we bring you a range of support, workshops and more! Come along and find out more at one of our events 👇 📍Innovation Mixer Tees Valley 📅1st October 10am-1pm, Flok, Middlesbrough We are inviting you along for an informal networking session to get to know business founders across the Tees Valley and meet our lovely Tees Valley Securing Investment Team. 📍Pathways to Funding Drop-in & Chat 📅2nd October 10am-4pm, Floe Newcastle If you’re an early-stage business or looking to scale, our team can talk you through the support options available to you through our Pathways to Funding Programme. 📍Investor Social 📅3rd October Newcastle 6pm-8pm, Newcastle We’re delighted to invite current and prospective investors to join us for a cosy evening of wine-tasting and nibbles in the heart of Newcastle. 📍Investment ABCs for SMEs 📅10th October 9.30am-12pm. The Common Room, Newcastle This Demystifying Investment Jargon event will help founders adopt investor lingo so you can discuss your fundraising strategy and approach investors with confidence. 📍Innovation Mixer North East 📅23rd October 4pm-6pm, The Lumen Newcastle We are inviting you along for an informal networking session to get to know business founders across the North of Tyne and meet our lovely team at Innovation SuperNetwork. 📍Northern Investor Hub pitch event 📅31st October 1pm-4pm, Newcastle We’re excited to invite members of the Northern Investor Hub to our Newcastle pitch event. This event will showcase four early stage start-ups who are currently fundraising. View our full event listings and sign up for the events here: https://lnkd.in/eCtbpxSX Looking forward to seeing you there! 👋

Join us on 15th November for a webinar on Funding, Innovation and Growth as part of Enterprise Week 2024! ✔️Complete the prep work to get your business at the right stage to apply for finance or funding ✔️update your business plan and financial forecasting to enable you to explain what you do and why you do it to your potential funders ✔️look at how leveraging your intellectual property can appeal to funders ✔️look at what type of funding is available and how you could potentially access it Book your space 👉 https://lnkd.in/dW7NUB3q WE ARE UMi

💡We’re hiring an Innovation Manager! 💡 Help businesses bring new products, services, & processes to life. 🚀 If you have expertise in business support, strong communication skills, & a passion for building strategic partnerships, this role is for you. Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/G2R950TVjkI

The wait is over! We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024! 🌟 The competition shines the spotlight on the work being delivered by dedicated teams and individuals in different health settings across the region and beyond.  Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge congratulations to all the finalists. We’re looking forward to celebrating at the awards ceremony in November. 🎉 See the full list of finalists across the ten categories 👇 https://lnkd.in/efHM4jgG #BIHA2024

✨Investors – Join us for an exciting pitch event in Tees Valley ✨ We’re thrilled to be showcasing 4 innovative early-stage start-ups who are shaping the future and are actively fundraising! These ambitious entrepreneurs are ready to share their vision with our Tees Valley Investor Connect members! 🚀 You can expect: ✔️ Dynamic start-up pitches ✔️ Facilitated Q&A session ✔️ Networking opportunities over nibbles 📅 26th November, 1-4pm 📍Darlington Don’t miss your chance to discover the next big thing in Tees Valley! Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/XnOI50TGAOV @businessteesvalley

If you’re in Middlesbrough on Tuesday 12th November, join Gary Lynch, our Access to Finance & Investment Manager on the ground floor at BOHO One, Bridge St West, Middlesbrough TS2 1AE from 10am-4pm for a drop in session. If you’re an early-stage business or looking to scale, he can talk you through the support options available to you through our new Tees Valley Securing Investment programme. He will be happy to talk through your business and answer any questions you may have. No need to book, just drop in! 📅Tuesday 12th November 📍BOHO One, Bridge St West, Middlesbrough ⏲️ 10am-4pm Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/MOCi50SNX4V

🚀 Transform Your Business: Become an Innovation Champion! 🚀 Innovation is a necessity for every business! Whether you're looking to enter new markets, streamline processes, or boost profitability, innovative thinking is key. Imagine your employees equipped with the practical tools to drive inclusive and sustainable innovation within your organisation.💡 Our hands-on Innovating for Growth Skills Bootcamp is 90% funded for SMEs (£350) and 70% funded for large organisations (£1050), making this an incredible opportunity to empower your team without breaking the bank! 💰 🔥 Act Fast! Spots are filling up for our next bootcamp starting on 15th November. Don’t let your business fall behind—invest in your team’s future today! 👉 Claim your spot now! https://ow.ly/hJkC50SWGAN

Join us on 8th November to explore innovation in healthcare 👇

Great afternoon at Bannatyne Hotel in Darlington for our Investor Meet-up with UK Business Angels Association 🎉 It was fantastic to connect with so many enthusiastic individuals eager to dive into the world of angel investing. We had insightful discussions led by industry experts and valuable networking opportunities with experienced angels 🚀 Many thanks also to our expert panel Roderick Beer Rebecca MacDermid and Richard Laverick. If you’re interested in enhancing your investment skills and connecting with seasoned professionals, don’t miss out on the Angel Investment Development Programme starting this November! 🔗 Apply now to join us on this exciting journey! Find out more here👉https://lnkd.in/ezCwXY9R Tees Valley Combined Authority Business Tees Valley Charlotte Scott #InvestorMeetup #AngelInvesting #InnovationSuperNetwork #UKBAA #TeesValley

🚀 Are you close to needing investment but don’t know where to turn? We can help! 🌟 Expert Guidance on Investor Readiness ✨Connections with Investors 📈 Growth Support to Scale Your Business 🔍 Tailored Solutions for Your Needs 📞 Learn more! https://lnkd.in/g9xb_xEY