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The official launch of Leicester Innovation Week 2021 – First Steps to Business Blast Off. Innovation Board Chair, Dr Nik Kotecha, welcomes you to this showcase for the opportunities created by Space Park Leicester, the recently opened, state of the art facility. Prof Martin Barstow, Chief Executive of Leicester Space Park shares the project’s journey to completion and its future role in Leicester’s economic recovery. Susie Imber tells the story of ‘My Life In Space’. Other speakers include Rachel Tidmarsh of Blue Sky International and Dean Cook of Innovate UK.  The Q&A panel will be chaired by Chas Bishop.

Engage with clinical experts at the University of Leicester and University Hospitals Leicester to identify new R&D opportunities, drive innovation and routes to funding to de risk industrial innovations through collaboration.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/developing-the-next-generation-of-health-diagnostics/

This event will look at how Loughborough University’s core areas of expertise are deployed to support growth and innovation through the LU Science and Enterprise Park and the wider business community along with the partnerships and alliances this generates.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/building-an-innovation-community/

Female founders account for just one in five university spinout founders, and only 12% of new spinouts have at least one female director at the helm. Law firm Browne Jacobson hosts this event with IP and commercial specialist Selina Hinchliffe and guests Kate Walker (Founder of ExpHand), Frankie Snobel (Founder of Tipplesworth), Megan Bingham-Walker (Co-Founder & CEO of Anasai), Sandy Reid (Investment Director, Mercia) and Bethany Watrous (Director Experience Heritage).

Go to: https://brownejacobson-updates.com/14/3423/landing-pages/new-contact.asp

Rapid changes in the Creative Industries and Creative Technologies present previously unforeseen opportunities for businesses, jobs and especially for Leicester.  In this wide ranging session, academics specialising in creative technologies will demonstrate the wider applications they have for business.        

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/creative-technologies-for-game-changing-business-ideas/

Horiba MIRA is synonymous with innovation in the way we travel, including autonomous or self-driving vehicles.  At its autonomous vehicle development centre near Hinckley, the only one in the world, it is leading the way in enabling the automotive industry, policy makers and government to develop autonomous vehicle technology.  The Mira Technology Park is host to the biggest names in automotive engineering, including Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley and Aston Martin.  This unique event shares some of the developments taking place in this highly innovative sector.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/innovation-and-the-way-we-travel-horiba-mira/

Researching and accessing new markets should be part of the everyday sales strategy of an innovative food and drink producer. However, knowing the best place to start and having a better understanding of the pros and cons of selling to each group is vital to the success of getting your products listed with new retailers. This action planning workshop will introduce you to the pros and cons of each retailer group and help you gain a better understanding of where to start and what to realistically expect from selling to a new market.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/food-and-drink-researching-accessing-and-selling-to-new-markets/

Harborough Innovation Centre is a dynamic community of innovative companies covering an amazing range of applications – from fire safety and sport psychology to cleaner air and waste management, with more or less everything in between. This is an opportunity to hear from some of the companies as they showcase their specific innovations and, of course, talk about how they realised their innovative visions.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/meet-the-innovators/

After completing our last acclerator programme some of the cohort will join us to share their progress - Who's won investment? Who's grown? Who's pivoted?

• Salaryseed - Optimised pension contributions, 
• Future we want - Teaching sustainability,
• Anastomose - Medical professionals platform, 
• Pay.io - cardless checkput , 
• Ekitchenette - Resturant influncer marketing 
• Silentscreen - A new way of managing projects, 
• Tuckapp - Cashback on shopping, 

They'll be a Q&A at the end so people can ask questions about this programme, or the next one that starts in October. 

One of the highlights of Leicestershire Innovation Week 2021, this Innovation Showcase is a high-profile event which puts the spotlight on the amazing innovative companies in Leicestershire. The Leicestershire Innovation Showcase is part of the LLEP and the Innovation Board’s ongoing work to build collaborations across multiple sectors in order to forge a united effort, which will be a key catalyst to achieving our mission.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that women and men are different and this difference brings different perspectives and different approaches to business challenges.  In this 90 minute event, with a diverse panel and audience, we will examine international research about how women leaders help to drive creativity and innovation through their leadership practices. 

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/how-female-leaders-drive-innovation/

In it’s third year, the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards 2021 will celebrate the very best technology, services, digital advances, and creative thinking that the region has to offer. LeicsLive want to celebrate the individuals, teams, businesses and public sector bodies that are leading the way in research and development and in manufacturing techniques, software and digital technologies. Alongside this they also want to honour the engineers and construction specialists who are shaping our world.

https://reachplcevents.com/events/eastmidlands/leicester-innovation-awards/

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

A dynamic engaging event with the three ‘beacon’ Leicestershire universities and The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), highlighting the power of industry-university collaborations and enabling business to stay ahead of the competition through innovation.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/your-competitors-are-adapting-are-you/

The UK’s High Street has been changing at a rapid pace over the last decade, and this change has been accelerated by the pandemic and lockdowns. What will a post-Covid High Street look like so that it can continue to play a central role in the life of a city? During this 2-day event (25 and 26 June), teams will be taken through a design and innovation process to explore this challenge, helping to explore the theme of Leicester’s High Street in a post-pandemic world, generating and selecting ideas, prototyping solutions, and pitching their proposals.

https://bizgateway.org.uk/events/designing-the-high-street-of-tomorrow-a-service-jam/

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund is pleased to invite you to join us on Thursday 1 July 2021 for the second of our Raising Finance virtual Masterclasses focusing on Equity Financing. The Masterclass will look at how and why equity investment can support business growth. It will also address in part business valuations when seeking equity finance and discussions and tips on how to pitch to investors. 

Register: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3091271/D940C40D57E640F9E48F4D7D04BFDF0D/2328624?partnerref=meif_email_invite&dm_i=45GD,12VPB,6BZN92,4WQWE,1

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Every startup that is serious about investment should consider the SEIS and EIS schemes. Bhavesh Shah, co-founder of BGS Accounting will walk us through the main points:-

1) What is EIS/SEIS

2) What is the difference between the two

3) Why is it beneficial for startups to gain EIS/SEIS Status

4) How do you obtain EIS/SEIS Status

Bhavesh has over 20 years’ experience in accountancy in a wide range of industries. He's developed a very successful track record of improving cash flow, identifying partnering opportunities and providing high-quality management information. 3 years ago he is set up his own accountancy practice; and is a support a wide range of local startups.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/152475900523

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk

Book a 20 minute diagnostic slot to identify the barriers and challenges holding your startup back. These diagnostic session are designed to help founders unlock new connections, resources and potential pivots. Pre-start ,idea-stage founders welcome too. Click here to book a slot: https://startuphelpdesk.eventbrite.co.uk