There’s never been a better time to tap into a full range of business support programmes and initiatives, below are just a few which may be of interest.
Regional Talent Engines
Regional Talent Engines by the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub, is a six-month pre-accelerator programme for early-stage founders in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales to transform great ideas into new engineering startups.
They help you to get your business off the ground and ready for further growth, with a £20,000 grant and a unique package of training, mentoring and networking.
They are looking for experienced engineers or skilled tech workers who want to set up their own business.
They support: new innovations from any area of engineering original ideas for scalable businesses.
Apply by 23 September 202 4 to join the programme in Spring 2025: https://bit.ly/3WjmX3j
Made Smarter – Leading Digital Transformation
This funded programme from Made Smarter in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University will enable you to become a digitally informed, empowered leader and know how to prepare and lead your business to make the most of opportunities that digital transformation can offer.
What does the Programme cover? The focus is on strategy and how to identify critical priorities for taking your business forward, as well as highlighting where digital tools can help.
To find out more click here
Department for Business & Trade
Feel the energy for India’s Net Zero ambitions – Thursday 22 August, 10.00am – 11.15am
India is aiming to meet 50% of its electricity generated from renewable energy sources by 2030. Businesses can learn how they can embrace India’s 2070 Net Zero ambitions to grow their clean growth or energy businesses.
Get a step into Latin America with CPTPP – Wednesday 28 August, 10.00am – 11.15am
As the first European country to join CPTPP, the UK is set to unlock new trade opportunities with Latin American members Chile, Mexico, and Peru. Businesses can join us to discover how to take advantage of this partnership.