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SUMMARY:Unlocking Grant Funding - Innovate & Elevate Rochford
DESCRIPTION:Looking to fund your business idea or take your early-stage venture to the next level? Join us for our Unlocking Grant Funding Workshop\, a practical and informative session designed to help businesses access grant funding with confidence. \nThis workshop will guide you through where and how to find relevant grant opportunities\, what funders are really looking for\, and how to create a strong\, compelling grant application. You’ll gain practical insights into eligibility requirements\, common pitfalls to avoid\, and how to clearly communicate your business vision and impact. \nWhether you’re just starting out or looking for funding to grow\, this workshop will give you the knowledge and tools you need to unlock new funding opportunities. \n  \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Thursday 19th March 2026 \nTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm \nLocation: The Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, SS6 9QS \n  \nEligibility: \n\n\nLiving/business based in Rochford District\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nThe Innovate and Elevate Rochford District Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n  \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government’s five national missions\, including economic growth\, making the UK a clean energy superpower\, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. UKSPF supports local projects focused on communities and place\, supporting local businesses\, and people and skills. For more information\, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus \nThis popular programme is delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/unlocking-grant-funding-innovate-elevate-rochford/
LOCATION:Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, Essex\, SS69QS
CATEGORIES:Grant Funding
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SUMMARY:Meet the Funder: Shared Space Boost Fund
DESCRIPTION:Shared Space will be hosting a friendly Meet the Funder session in partnership with SAVS about the relaunched Shared Space Boost Fund Grant Programme on the 27th January at 11am. Book your free space. \nThe online session will explain how 30 grants of up to £450 are available each year to empower grassroots community ideas and community-led action in Southend. Smaller charities and voluntary organisations are especially encouraged to attend the short session and apply! \nAttendees will learn what the fund can support\, who is eligible to apply\, and receive top tips on how to make a successful application\, with plenty of time for questions. \nFind out more about the Boost Fund Grant Programme here: https://charityshop.co/introducing-boost-fund-grants/
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/meet-the-funder-shared-space-boost-fund/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grant Funding
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SUMMARY:Innovation Grant Mentoring Webinar - What is Innovation funding?
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Grant Mentoring Webinar – What is Innovation funding? \nWelcome to our online event\, hosted by the Innovation Grant Mentoring programme\, where we will dive into the world of innovation funding! Join us for an informative webinar where we will discuss what innovation funding is all about and how it can benefit your projects. Our mentors will guide you through the process and provide valuable insights to help you secure the funding you need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow your ideas! \nJoin our experts\, Colm Watling and Liz Flint\, in a comprehensive session where we will discuss: \n\nDiscover what innovation funding is and how it fuels research\, development\, and market growth.\nLearn how to access Innovate UK grants\, from identifying calls to crafting winning applications.\nUnderstand who provides innovation funding — from government to investors — and why they do it.\nGain practical tips on timing\, eligibility\, partnerships\, and maximising success in funding bids.\n\nColm Watling – An aeronautical systems engineer\, Colm has an engineering background including innovation in defence systems (MOD) and the automotive sector (Triumph Motorcycles). He brings regional business support programme experience from his time at PERA where he ran the East Midlands Manufacturing Advisory Service\, as well as having Technology Transfer roles at Loughborough and Nottingham Trent Universities. Colm has more recently worked for InnovateUK and the Catapult Network\, and now works InnovateUK\, a number of universities and increasingly on energy efficiency and community energy projects on the Isle of Wight. \nLiz Flint – Liz is director of Flint Innovation and has twenty years of experience at the intersection of business\, academia\, and Government. Liz has a strong track record of successful grant applications and is a mentor on the Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme. She’s also a Monitoring Officer for a wide range of Innovate UK funded projects\, as well as working with several Universities to deliver the Help to Grow programme. ​Liz believes in empowering people\, harnessing innovation to improve productivity\, and cutting through the noise. Liz covers areas including: Strategy development and implementation\, Bid writing\, Small business start-up and growth strategies and planning\, Coaching and mentoring SMEs\, Training and workshop delivery. \nInnovation Grant Mentoring Programme \nA fully funded programme for innovative SMEs\, which to date has supported businesses in the region to secure £3.1m of innovation funding and inspired many more founders to consider working towards innovation funding to support their innovative research and development projects. \nIt is a free-to-access service with a pool of experienced innovation mentors and bid coaches that companies will be linked to based upon their areas of expertise and background. Giving businesses practical insights to improve success rates. \nSupporting businesses in Norfolk\, Suffolk and Essex \nhttps://connectedinnovation.co.uk/innovation-grant-mentoring-project/
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/innovation-grant-mentoring-webinar-what-is-innovation-funding/
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