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📢 Exciting News for the Surrey Women Entrepreneurship Network (SWEN) First Anniversary Event! SWEN is thrilled to announce Lottie Whyte, Co-Founder and CEO of the UK’s fast-growing health and wellness brand, MyoMaster as our keynote speaker for the Surrey Women’s Entrepreneurship Network (SWEN) First Anniversary Celebration, proudly sponsored by BDO! SWEN, a network birthed from the University of Surrey and Surrey Research Park,  champions the invaluable contribution of women entrepreneurs, actively encouraging mentorship among women and celebrating their achievements within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Lottie, known as the “Dragon Slayer” on Dragons’ Den and now leading a £5 million business, will share invaluable insights on her journey of leaping into entrepreneurship and unlocking potential for women, perfect for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. With the support of Surrey Research Park, BDO and Holiday Inn Guildford, attendees can look forward to: 🗣️ Dynamic Panels: - Taking the Leap: Stories from women who moved from academia, corporate, and other backgrounds into entrepreneurship. -Bootstrapping and Financing: Expert insights on grants, alternative funding, and bootstrapping. 🔄 Reverse Pitching Session with seasoned investors and angels. 🖼️ SWEN Business Exhibition & Burnout Safe-Space with poetry and open dialogue. 🤝 Networking Lunch made possible by our sponsor. 📅 Date: 28th November, 2024 🔗 Register here: https://lu.ma/09v46agm Join us in celebrating a year of SWEN, gain valuable insights from amazing speakers and network with the best people from around Surrey and Environs. This event is perfect for women entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs as well as those who support them (both men and women). #SWENAnniversary #WomenInBusiness #SurreyInnovation

🎇Here’s some exciting news from our colleagues at the University of Surrey which you may have missed last week! A new £8 million Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Open Secure Networks (FORT), in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, is set to become a powerhouse for developing advanced skills in 6G, AI, and cybersecurity. These highly specialised skills are crucial for ensuring private and secure communications in the future. 📡🛰 Having this new centre practically on your doorstep at Surrey Research Park creates exciting opportunities for Park community members to tap into top talent from the University of Surrey and stay ahead of the competition. To see how Surrey Research Park can support your innovative business and find out why so many pioneers choose the Park, head over to our website: surrey-research-park.com or message us today. 🚀 #6G #IoT #Cybersecurity #Guildford #CentreForDoctoralTraining #Telecommunications #Innovation #SurreyResearchPark #Future https://lnkd.in/e5TGfXDf

💫 From reflections on the past as a founding UKSPA member through to today's thought leadership and future innovation of tomorrow, Surrey Research Park and the University of Surrey enjoyed a high profile at the recent national conference of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA). 👀 Read more about how representatives from Surrey helped to showcase the Park's unique credentials on the national stage and position our ecosystem as a vital asset for driving UK innovation here: https://lnkd.in/eVUR2kWW #UKSPA40 UKSPA - The United Kingdom Science Park Association Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) University of Surrey

What an exciting end to another busy week at Surrey Research Park! 🌟 As one of the original eight founding members of UKSPA - The United Kingdom Science Park Association back in 1984, we were proud to continue this longstanding relationship. This week we represented the University of Surrey and contributed to the prestigious association's continued success by participating in #UKSPA40 — 40 years after its founding! Caroline Fleming, Director of Surrey Innovation District, and Kat Mack, Head of Engagement, attended #UKSPA40. There, they showcased to delegates from research and science parks across the UK what makes Surrey Research Park a unique community for pioneering businesses. 🌱 🌎 On Thursday, Caroline featured in an expert panel and shared key insights into overcoming sustainability challenges at research parks, focusing on the importance of: 💡 Educating businesses and adopting new technologies to enhance sustainability. 🤝Encouraging collaboration across our park community to collectively make progress. ⚡ Balancing the investment needed for retrofitting buildings while keeping rents affordable for early-stage businesses — ensuring everyone benefits from our pioneering community. Meanwhile, earlier today (Fri), Kat led a session titled Making Science Parks Inclusive. She shared some of the special ways Surrey Research Park supports the wellbeing and engagement of its Park community — all included as part of our unique customer offer. Kat gave an overview of our Early Careers Professional Network, which offers younger team members a fantastic opportunity to socialise and network — helping to make Fridays in the office or lab more fun and engaging, especially as this is when many colleagues will work from home. 👩💻 She also shared the ways we are helping to champion women in #STEM on the Park by highlighting some of the amazing women based here at our park. *** If your business is looking for a new base that supports sustainability goals, nurtures employee engagement, and provides access to an inspiring community of innovators, check out our website and get in touch. #SurreyResearchPark #UKSPA40 #Innovation #Sustainability #WomenInSTEM #ResearchParks #ThoughtLeadership #EmployeeEngagement

Are you a STEM entrepreneur or startup founder looking to refine your pitch and secure funding? 🚀 Our latest blog offers 5 powerful tips from Iain Jamieson, Chair of the S100 Club— the University of Surrey prestigious angel investment network. Learn directly from an experienced investor how to stand out and attract funding. But that’s not all. 😃 Download our exclusive Spark Insights—featuring an in-depth Q&A with Iain Jamieson. Discover his unique experience and practical advice that could take your startup to the next level. Plus, learn how Surrey Research Park's business incubator SETsquared Surrey could support your business growth. 🌱 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNHBQ9xv Use the link at the bottom to download your copy of our latest Sparks Insights — it's perfect for your next coffee break!☕ P.S. Have you checked out our newly refreshed website? It's now packed with more information and opportunities to help take your business to the next level — whatever stage you're at. Explore now and discover how we can support your growth or get in touch to discuss how joining our community could help you overcome your challenges. #SurreyResearchPark #startups #innovation #fundingopportunities # #StartupFunding #AngelInvesting #STEM #UniversityofSurrey #Entrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #PitchPerfect #FundingTips #Startups Business Surrey #GuildfordStartups #Guildford #Farnham #Farnborough #LondonStartups

We were thrilled to participate in today’s Autumn Careers and Placement Fair at the University of Surrey Employability and Careers, where we had the opportunity to showcase the innovative companies within our thriving Research Park community. The event was a fantastic chance for us to connect with talented students and graduates, promoting the diverse career paths available right here with companies at Surrey Research Park. Some of the most forward-thinking companies in our network were also present at the Career fair, including: BAE Systems Digital Intelligence – Leaders in advanced defence technology and engineering solutions. Brovanture Ltd – Experts in business software, implementation, consulting, training and support professional services for CPM, EPM and ERP solutions discoverIE Group plc – Innovators in electronics for industrial applications. Datar Cancer Genetics UK– Pioneers in cancer research and genetics. Eseye – Specialists in IoT connectivity solutions. These companies, along with many others at Surrey Research Park, are driving innovation and looking for bright talent to join their teams and contribute to their exciting projects. Today’s participation was part of our park engagement initiative, where we actively promote the fantastic businesses on the park while building strong connections with the University of Surrey community. It’s all about strengthening our business pipeline and ensuring our companies have access to top-tier talent. We’re excited to continue supporting the growth of our businesses by connecting them with the next generation of innovators. Thank you to everyone who joined us today—it was an inspiring day of networking and discovery! Thank you Oluwatobi Balogun, MBA & Geena Kingswell for representing the Surrey Research Park #CareerFair #UniversityOfSurrey #SurreyResearchPark #CareerOpportunities #Innovation #TalentPipeline #Networking #Jobs #Tech #LifeSciences #IoT #Success

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek! 🚀🌌 If you’re in Guildford town centre tomorrow (Sat 5 Oct), don’t miss this exciting space-themed event. Head to the Tunsgate Quarter and the High Street to join our colleagues from Surrey Space Centre, part of the University of Surrey, along with leading space experts from Surrey Research Park's innovative community, including Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), Airbus Defence and Space, and SATRO education charity. From 10am to 4pm, they’ll be running a variety of space-themed and astronomical activities to inspire all ages. From a pop-up planetarium ⭐ 🌙 to interactive demos 🛰, there’s something for everyone! Check out the full post below 👇

A huge congratulations to the team at NatureMetrics for being shortlisted for the prestigious Earthshot Prize! 🌍 As one of just 15 global finalists, they are in the running for one of five £1 million prizes to scale their innovative business! NatureMetrics has been part of Surrey Research Park’s innovative business community since 2021. The company is leading the way in biodiversity monitoring through environmental DNA surveys. Their breakthrough technology delivers biodiversity data to businesses, NGOs, and governments, using tiny traces of DNA left behind by all species—from bacteria to blue whales. 🐋🦠 We’re incredibly proud of their efforts to catalogue and protect our planet’s rich biodiversity. Fingers crossed for the big win! 🤞 Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 6th November -- Good luck, NatureMetrics! #EarthshotPrize #Biodiversity #Innovation #EnvironmentalDNA #TechForGood #SurreyResearchPark #Surrey #Guildford

What a fantastic way to wrap up a space-themed week here at the Park! 🚀 After our Beyond Space event on Wednesday, we’re excited to share news from our partners at Space South Central and colleagues at Surrey Space Centre. Announced today, the pioneering JUPITER programme — a collaboration between the University of Surrey, University of Portsmouth, and University of Southampton — will give students the opportunity to design, build, and launch a real-world satellite mission 🛰🌍! With Surrey Space Centre playing a vital role, this programme will equip students with industry-proven spaceflight skills, helping to address the UK space sector’s growing need for specialist expertise. We're especially excited because Surrey Research Park is home to a thriving community of space companies. We look forward to supporting these businesses as they become the first to engage with the graduates and postgraduates who will have real-world space mission experience, thanks to the exciting JUPITER programme. #Space #Satellites #STEMskills #STEM #UKSpace #SurreyResearchPark #SpaceFlight #Collaboration #GoBeyondSpace #Guildford #Surrey #Learning

Congratulations to Andrew Rogoyski 👏 on his recent appointment as AI Ambassador for the IoD South Surrey Branch! 🌟 With the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI) recognised as a global leader, Andrew will play a pivotal role sharing AI insights and unlocking new opportunities for IoD members. We also look forward to him further strengthening collaboration between the region's influential company leaders, University of Surrey and members of our vibrant and innovative business community here at Surrey Research Park. Well done Andrew! #AI #Leadership #BusinessInnovation #SurreyResearchPark  #Innovation #Surrey #Guildford #BusinessLeadership #FutureOfBusiness #WhereDirectorsAreMade