Are you a budding entrepreneur?
Have you got the next great idea?
Do you need help to turn your idea into a reality?
Does your business support innovation?
If your answer is yes to any of these see below for upcoming events to meet like-minded people and support networks available.
Small Business Exchange by HSBC
Thursday 25th April 2019 – HSBC, Bournemouth – 9:30am-11:00am
Opportunity to meet local HSBC UK Business Specialist, network and connect with like minded entrepreneurs.
Dorset Spark – Business Innovation Lab by Dorset Growth Hub
Wednesday 15th May 2019 – Executive Business Centre, Bournemouth University – 9:00am–4:30pm
Dorset Growth Hub, together with Bournemouth University are delighted to invite you to Dorset Spark, a Business Innovation Lab, bringing together multi-generation, multi-sector teams for the day to solve challenges as set by Dorset industry.
The Business Innovation Lab is an opportunity to freely engage in creative thought. Creativity and innovation will be unleashed!
Marine Growth and Innovation Conference – Poole Maritime Festival 2019
Thursday 6th June 2019 – Haven Hotel, Poole – 1:30pm–5:00pm
We are delighted to present the Marine Growth and Innovation Conference, our flagship Conference within Poole Maritime Festival Business Programme, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from the UK marine and maritime sector.
The conference will explore innovations in marine engineering new technologies & processes, celebrate some or our excellent innovation success stories in Dorset and hear about the support on offer to help your business grow.
Natwest Entrepreneur Accelerator
Our Accelerator, Pre-Accelerator and Fintech Accelerator programmes have been tailored to empower entrepreneurs at any stage. It’s an amazing journey that is fully funded, and you don’t even have to be a NatWest customer.
Natwest Pre-Accelerator Dorset begins on Tuesday 11th June 2019 at Bournemouth and Poole College.
Barclays is investing in the future of Bournemouth by supporting entrepreneurs and ambitious businesses and helping them to innovate and scale. Specialising in the Internet of Things and Smart Technologies, our Bournemouth Lab is helping the future of the town by supporting its drive to become an international digital hub.
For help and advice about possible support available for your business, please contact The Dorset Gateway team on 01202 714 800.