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The Money Map: Funding Journeys that Power Innovation

How will I fund my innovative company? Do I go down the loan or investment route or rely on grants? For innovative companies looking to commercialise IP, it can be a daunting question. So many potential routes  from – Venture Capital route to angel investors – each with the potential to take your business in different directions. That’s where our event ‘The Money Map’ comes in. Join the British Business…

address icon92 Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5S

  • date icon9 Mar 2026
  • time icon12:45 am - 4:00 pm
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What Does Innovation Mean to You and Your Business?

Innovation doesn’t always require big budgets, cutting-edge technology or radical transformation. For many SMEs, it’s about making smart, practical improvements that create meaningful impact in everyday operations. To launch the Leicester Innovation Festival 2026, join us for an open discussion led by George Oliver from 1284 Communications, featuring an inspiring local business panel: • Mr Gerry Boyce, Director, Hive Composites • Ms Janie Morgan-Wood, Director, Frock Tales Ltd • Mr Craig…

address icon129 St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, LE1 5LX, Leicester, LE1 5LX

  • date icon9 Mar 2026
  • time icon8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Building Globally Competitive Life Sciences Cluster Part 2: Finance and Investment

In line with UK Life Sciences Vision and competitiveness debates this event will focus on our regional strengths: bio-chem, pharma, clinical translation, advanced manufacturing and provoke discussion around – UK growth, resilience, supply chains and productivity with industry, investors, academia, and NHS partners.    Key topics that will be covered: How the UK can reclaim leadership in life sciences manufacturing   Lab-to-production readiness: what innovators need to scale   Regulatory innovation (MHRA, NICE)…

address icon10 Bakewell Rd, Loughborough LE11 5RB , Charnwood, LE11 5RB

  • date icon10 Mar 2026
  • time icon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • location icon Charnwood

Boosting SME Resource Efficiency with Digital Manufacturing

Discover how digital technologies can transform manufacturing performance.This interactive workshop gives attendees hands-on experience using a simulation tool to explore how different industrial digital technologies can be selected and implemented within a manufacturing SME. You’ll see first-hand how these technologies can impact costs, productivity, and—crucially—resource and energy efficiency, all in a safe, engaging, virtual environment. What will be covered? An overview of key industrial digital technologies currently available to manufacturers…

address iconEpinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3TU

  • date icon10 Mar 2026
  • time icon2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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The Growth Forum: Shaping Tomorrow Through Innovation

Event Description This event brings together businesses, academics, and policymakers to address the challenges of today’s rapidly changing economy. In recent years, technological innovation, responsible productivity, and sustainable growth have become essential for long-term success. The program includes a keynote address and an interactive panel session focused on practical strategies for real-world impact.   This event is intended for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, senior executives, academics, and managers from organisations…

address icon266 London Rd, Leicester, LE2 1RQ

  • date icon11 Mar 2026
  • time icon1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Rutland Business Summit: Innovation in a Rural Economy, The Rutland Story

Join us for this year’s summit, “Innovation in a Rural Economy,” an event dedicated to the unique spirit of the Rutland business community. Featuring insights from leaders across professional services, digital, manufacturing, and healthcare, we’ll be sharing the “Rutland story”—a deep dive into how local businesses can thrive and remain resilient in an evolving landscape. Whether you are looking to scale or secure your future, come gain the practical tools and…

address iconThe Avenue, Oakham LE15 8AH.

  • date icon11 Mar 2026
  • time icon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fortifying Your Business: AI and Cyber Security Strategies for Leading SMEs

Actionable AI. Real‑World Security. Practical Innovation for East Midlands Businesses. ​ Hosted by Better-IT, in collaboration with East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster, this half‑day summit brings together leading innovators, security experts, and business leaders for a fast‑paced, practical session focused on real business outcomes. ​ Tired of hearing about AI and Agents without actually seeing how they solve real problems? This event is built to change that. ​ Get out…

address icon12 Memory Lane, Leicester,, Leicester, LE1 3UL

  • date icon11 Mar 2026
  • time icon9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Digital Transformation: Toolkits for Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

This interactive session led by InterAct, a Made Smarter Innovation network, will launch and showcase three practical toolkits designed to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing SMEs in the Midlands:   Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem (FoDME) Toolkit – a digital resource that helps SMEs and their wider ecosystem to co-create a 2040 vision for digitally enabled, resource-efficient business models aligned with 2050 Net Zero, using back-casting methodology. Accessible Industrial Digital…

address iconHolywell Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GR

  • date icon12 Mar 2026
  • time icon1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Employee Experience: There no Substitute

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Hinckley & Bosworth