IC25 ‘How to Finance Your Business’ Workshop

Wednesday, 19th March 2025

Overview

Register for our Innovation Challenge 2025 Workshop 1 ‘How to Finance your Business’. This free-to-attend online workshop, sponsored by Modus Accountants, is tailored for SME leaders and entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance on finance and funding strategies to drive innovation and business growth.

WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH | 1.00PM – 4.00PM

Delivered by industry specialists, workshop 1 ‘How to Finance Your Business‘ will address key financial considerations, funding options, and legal insights to help businesses navigate opportunities and challenges with confidence.

This event is one of four interactive workshops, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow and succeed.  All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge.

REGISTER HERE

Workshop 1 Speakers

Accountancy Considerations for New Business owners: Jenna Lloyd, Director – Modus Accountants

Developing Your Value Proposition: Alison Mlot, Commercial Manager, Health Innovation East Midlands

Introduction to Grant Funding: Esther Lawrence, Head of Business Development – TBAT Innovation

Introduction to R&D Tax Credits: Yasmin Dalton, R&D Tax Consultant – TBAT Innovation

Introduction to SEIS/EIS and Advanced Assurance: Sam Stephens, Commercial Director – TBAT Innovation

Exploring the Barclays Demo Directory: Matt Lucas, Ecosystem Manager – Barclays Eagle Labs

Finance and Funding Options from a Legal Perspective / Legal Considerations When Growing a Business: Roger Harcourt, Partner – Shakespeare Martineau

Funding the Finance Gap for R&D Tax Credits and Grant Funding: James Davis, Co-Founder, and Rob Fabbro, Head of Distribution – Rocking Horse Group

Debt and Equity Finance: Lewis Stringer, Senior Manager – British Business Bank

Fireside Chat: Pac O’Shea, Co-Founder & CEO – Round Treasury

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