2026 TBAT Innovation Challenge

Workshop 4

The Launch & Scale Phase

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The 2026 TBAT Innovation Challenge is powered by Dains, with Headline Sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and Platinum Sponsor Barclays Eagle Labs.

Workshop 4: The Launch & Scale Phase

24th June 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

In this final stage, our fourth online workshop, sponsored by Datalink Electronics, will focus on turning all your groundwork into commercial success.

The workshop will explore strategies for licensing your technology, preparing for a Series A raise, and building the high-performing team needed to take your innovation to market. Whether you’re gearing up for a major investment or accelerating revenue, this session equips you with the tools to scale sustainably and profitably. The workshop will feature short presentations, Q&A sessions, and include a comfort break.

This event is one of five interactive workshops, designed to support growing SMEs through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow, and succeed.  All of the workshops are open to the public with no requirement to apply to win The Innovation Challenge. To learn more about the application process, please click here.

 

Our Workshop 4 Speakers

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Christian Kumar | MedTech Makers Lab How to Deliver a Strong Pitch: Structure, Content, and What Investors Expect to see.

Liam O’Neill | CrowdPull – Getting your PR and Messaging Right: Communicating your Value and Promoting your Business. 

Gavin Lawler | Rhodes Wealth Management – Protecting the Business and The Team: Financial and Personal Risk Considerations

Roy Farmer | Dains – Preparing for a Deal or Investment: Data Rooms, Company Structure, and Readiness. 

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Roger Harcourt | Shakespeare Martineau –  Getting a Deal Over the Line: Process, Negotiation, and What to Expect

Lee Garton | Bulb Studios – Building a Company and Founder Brand. 

Al Mills | Sequel Consulting – Workshop 5 MedTech & Life Sciences Overview

Sam Stephens | TBAT Innovation – 2026 Innovation Challenge Application Process. Sam Stephens, Commercial Director

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Workshop 1 - From Idea to Initiative

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Workshop 2 - Developing, Protecting and Preparing to Grow

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Workshop 3 - Investment, Traction & the Team

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Workshop 5 - MedTech & Life Sciences

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