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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Innovation Funding
DESCRIPTION:Learn from expert Innovation Mentors on how to approach Innovation Funding to accelerate innovation in your business. \n\n\n\n\nAre you developing a new product\, service or technology and wonder how innovation funding could help accelerate your growth? \nIf so\, join this webinar hosted by the Innovation Grant Mentoring Team to learn more on how to propser your business venture with grants! \nThis practical and insightful webinar is designed to help innovative businesses understand and navigate the innovation funding landscape in the UK. \nJoin the team and our guest innovation mentors to explore how innovation funding can accelerate your ideas into reality. \nOur experts\, Liz Flint and Colm Watling\, will discuss: \n\nWhy innovation funding exists and how it supports business growth\n\n\nThe benefits of Innovation Funding\n\n\nWhat makes a strong funding application\n\nUltimately you’ll gain clear insight into the innovation funding journey. \nTo conclude the webinar\, the team will explain how the Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme provides tailored support\, expert feedback\, and guidance to innovators across Norfolk\, Suffolk and Essex. \nThis webinar is perfect for businesses looking to fund innovation\, accelerate growth\, and bring new ideas to market.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-fundamentals-of-innovation-funding/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park\, the Sales Geek Essex Southend Sales Club is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and business leaders\, learn valuable sales strategies\, share ideas\, and grow your company and your network – and receive expert sales training!\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced sales professional or want to understand how to grow your role and your business\, this free event is for you.\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with many others in the sales industry and local business community\, and expand your business horizons.\n\n\nBook now\, registrations will close when we reach capacity!\n\n\nAnd please do not hesitate to contact Anna (anna.watson@salesgeek.co.uk) if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/2128/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Sales Club
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SUMMARY:Business Innovation Unlocked: Essex
DESCRIPTION:Join our innovation experts to discover how innovation funding can benefit your Essex business to thrive for the future. \n\n\n\n\nReady to turn your innovation idea into a stronger funding application? Join this interactive in-person session for Essex businesses to gain practical\, expert guidance on navigating innovation grants with confidence. \nLed by innovation specialists Andrew Dahl and David Kaye\, the event will help you to understand: \n\nIdentify fundable innovation projects\nUnderstand what assessors want to see\nStrengthen your bid writing and proposal development skills\nStand out from the competition and boost your success rate\n\nAndrew and David will deliver their expertise through talks\, breakout sessions and 1:1 discussions. \nYou’ll also meet the teams behind Innovation Grant Mentoring\, Connected Innovation and the Essex Growth Agency\, who will introduce the free support available to Essex innovators and explain exactly how to tap into it. \nWhy attend? \nDesigned as an interactive\, in-person session\, this event will give Essex entrepreneurs a clear route through the innovation funding landscape — from shaping a strong idea to taking confident next steps towards success. \nWhat will you gain? \n\nPractical tips to strengthen your innovation grant applications\nA clearer understanding of the UK innovation funding landscape\nExpert insight from experienced innovation and grant specialists\nTailored guidance through interactive breakout discussions\nInformation on free business support available to Essex innovators\nConfidence to shape your idea towards funding success\n\nWhat’s the purpose? \nDelivered for Essex businesses\, this event brings together local innovators\, expert mentors and regional support to strengthen: \n\nAwareness of innovation funding\nGrant applications\nSuccess rates within Essex
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/business-innovation-unlocked-essex/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T113000
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SUMMARY:Strategic Grants Fundraising Training
DESCRIPTION:The grants landscape has changed\, and while the basics have remained the same\, priorities have not. In this introductory session we look at the essentials of grant fundraising considering this new world of grants we find ourselves in. \nBy the end of this session we aim for you to: \n\nHave a better understanding of the grants landscape\nA view of the full grants process\nUnderstanding of what makes a strong application
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/strategic-grants-fundraising-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Business Innovation Unlocked: Essex
DESCRIPTION:Join our innovation experts to discover how innovation funding can support your Essex business with its future innovation plans. \n\n\n\n\nReady to turn your innovation idea into a stronger funding application? Join this interactive in-person session for Essex businesses to gain practical\, expert guidance on navigating innovation grants with confidence. \nLed by innovation specialists Andrew Dahl and David Kaye\, the event will help you to understand: \n\nIdentify fundable innovation projects\nUnderstand what assessors want to see\nStrengthen your bid writing and proposal development skills\nStand out from the competition and boost your success rate\n\nAndrew and David will deliver their expertise through talks\, breakout sessions and 1:1 discussions. \nYou’ll also meet the teams behind Innovation Grant Mentoring\, Connected Innovation and the Essex Growth Agency\, who will introduce the free support available to Essex innovators and explain exactly how to tap into it. \nWhy attend? \nDesigned as an interactive\, in-person session\, this event will give Essex entrepreneurs a clear route through the innovation funding landscape — from shaping a strong idea to taking confident next steps towards success. \nWhat will you gain? \n\nPractical tips to strengthen your innovation grant applications\nA clearer understanding of the UK innovation funding landscape\nExpert insight from experienced innovation and grant specialists\nTailored guidance through interactive breakout discussions\nInformation on free business support available to Essex innovators\nConfidence to shape your idea towards funding success\n\nWhat’s the purpose? \nDelivered for Essex businesses\, this event brings together local innovators\, expert mentors and regional support to strengthen: \n\nAwareness of innovation funding\nGrant applications\nSuccess rates within Essex
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/business-innovation-unlocked-essex-2/
LOCATION:Arise Chelmsford Innovation Hub\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM1 1QT
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
DESCRIPTION:Sales Accelerator is back at the Launchpad in October with the next course fully funded by South Essex Colleges Group \nThe course will be run over 4 Fridays in October with Anna Watson and Lisa Ansell co-hosting the course\, now is the time to invest your time in learning\, growing in sales confidence\, and growing your business alongside other local business owners and sales professionals. \nThe last Sales Accelerator course was oversubscribed\, so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment!  Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-sales-accelerator-course-october/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T101214Z
CREATED:20260820T094128Z
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UID:2116-1792143000-1792155600@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
DESCRIPTION:Sales Accelerator is back at the Launchpad in October with the next course fully funded by South Essex Colleges Group \nThe course will be run over 4 Fridays in October with Anna Watson and Lisa Ansell co-hosting the course\, now is the time to invest your time in learning\, growing in sales confidence\, and growing your business alongside other local business owners and sales professionals. \nThe last Sales Accelerator course was oversubscribed\, so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment!  Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-sales-accelerator-course-october-2/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T101333Z
CREATED:20260820T094733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101333Z
UID:2117-1792747800-1792760400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
DESCRIPTION:Sales Accelerator is back at the Launchpad in October with the next course fully funded by South Essex Colleges Group \nThe course will be run over 4 Fridays in October with Anna Watson and Lisa Ansell co-hosting the course\, now is the time to invest your time in learning\, growing in sales confidence\, and growing your business alongside other local business owners and sales professionals. \nThe last Sales Accelerator course was oversubscribed\, so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment!  Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-sales-accelerator-course-october-3/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T101116Z
CREATED:20260820T095320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101116Z
UID:2118-1793352600-1793365200@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
DESCRIPTION:Sales Accelerator is back at the Launchpad in October with the next course fully funded by South Essex Colleges Group \nThe course will be run over 4 Fridays in October with Anna Watson and Lisa Ansell co-hosting the course\, now is the time to invest your time in learning\, growing in sales confidence\, and growing your business alongside other local business owners and sales professionals. \nThe last Sales Accelerator course was oversubscribed\, so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment!  Southend Sales Accelerator Course (October)
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-sales-accelerator-course-october-4/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102049Z
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UID:2101-1795082400-1795089600@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:In Person: Grow with Digital – Scaling & Future-Proofing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Adopt\, Adapt\, Grow Through Digital collection\n\nLaunchpad SouthendRochford\, England\nThursday\, November 19  •  10 AM – 12 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how AI can streamline your business\, boost efficiency and help you work smarter for future growth. \n\n\n\n\nGrowing a successful business isn’t just about working harder – it’s about building the right systems\, developing strong leadership and using technology strategically to create sustainable growth. \nIf you’ve already started embracing digital tools\, AI or automation\, what’s next? How can you use these technologies to scale your business\, empower your team and unlock new opportunities without losing the personal touch that makes your business unique? \nWe’re delighted to welcome David Bell\, Founder of Simboc\, as our guest speaker. David has successfully built and grown multiple businesses and is an experienced expert in using technology\, AI\, automation and systemisation to help businesses scale effectively. During the session\, David will share practical strategies for growing through technology while ensuring the human element of your business (your relationships\, customer experience and company values) remains at the heart of everything you do. \nWe are delighted to be delivering this workshop in partnership with Launchpad\, ARU Arise Innovation Hubs\, Oxford Innovation\, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\, Made Smarter and Connected Innovation. \nWith representatives from all of our partners in the room\, this is more than just a workshop. It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that can support your next stage of growth\, access specialist expertise\, explore innovation opportunities and build valuable relationships with fellow Essex business owners. \nIf you’re looking to move beyond simply adopting digital tools and start using them strategically to grow your business\, this is an event not to be missed. \nPlease note: This is a three-part series\, but you’re welcome to attend just one\, two or all three sessions. Simply choose the workshop(s) that best suit your business and where you are on your growth journey. \nDuring the workshop we’ll explore:\n✅ How AI\, automation and digital technology can support sustainable business growth\n✅ Practical ways to systemise your business without losing the human touch\n✅ Building systems and processes that enable your business to scale\n✅ Developing leadership skills to confidently lead a growing business\n✅ Using technology to improve customer experience\, productivity and business performance\n✅ Real-world examples of businesses successfully growing through digital transformation \nWho is this workshop for?\nThis session is perfect for business owners and leaders who are: \n\nLooking to scale and grow their business\nAlready using\, or beginning to use\, AI and digital tools\nWanting to improve leadership and business performance\nLooking to create systems that support sustainable growth\nInterested in innovation and future-proofing their business\n\nWhat to expect\n✔ An inspiring and practical presentation from David Bell\n✔ Live Q&A with Ambitious Essex\, Launchpad Southend\, ARU Arise\, Connected Innovation\, Oxford Innovation and the FSB\n✔ Informal networking with other Essex business owners\n✔ Practical ideas and strategies you can implement immediately \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership\, make better use of AI or build systems that allow your business to grow sustainably\, this workshop will provide practical guidance\, expert insight and valuable connections to help you take your next step with confidence. \nPlease note: This course is funded specifically for Essex-based businesses. If your business is located outside of Essex\, unfortunately you will not be eligible to attend and your ticket will be refunded.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/in-person-grow-with-digital-scaling-future-proofing-your-business/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T150000
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UID:2109-1796734800-1796742000@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Communicating your Impact Training
DESCRIPTION:The impact you generate deserves to be shared. This session looks at how to do this with different audiences and use your impact to build your organisation for the future. This session is less suitable for those with strong marketing backgrounds. \nBy the end of this session\, we hope you will: \n\nBe able to change cold data into useful information\nGain insight into the array of audiences available.\nUnderstanding of the importance of tailoring your messaging.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/communicating-your-impact-training/
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270709T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T141045Z
CREATED:20260817T141045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T141045Z
UID:2111-1815127200-1815134400@www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk
SUMMARY:Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An overview of modern slavery and human trafficking\, how they impact Essex and Southend and how we can respond. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nWhat are Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT)?\nWhat is the scale of it within the UK and Essex?\nDifferent types of MSHT and Case Studies\nHow to spot the signs\nBarriers to disclosure\nSafeguarding\, support and the National Referral Mechanism
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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