Tuesday, November 11

Start Smart: Access to Finance

By Lois Prest, NEL Fund Managers

Explore funding options, discover available support, and learn how to prepare your business for investment

Date and time

Location

Durham University Business School

The Waterside Building Riverside Place Durham DH1 1SL United Kingdom

Agenda

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Welcome & Introductions

Professor Joanna Berry, Durham University

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Investment Readiness with NEL

Susan Snowdon & Jonathan Armitage, Investment Executives

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Barclays Eagle Labs Business Support

Sally Curtis, Ecosystem Manager

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Your Business Pitches!

Ready to take your business idea to the next level? Come pitch Dragons’ Den-style to experts from NEL, Barclays, and Durham University Business School

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Highlights

2 hours
In person

About this event

Business • Finance

Start Smart: Access to Finance is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you explore the world of business funding, learn what investors look for, and understand the support available to early-stage entrepreneurs. Whether you're still developing your concept or ready to pitch, this session will give you the tools and insights to take the next step.

You'll hear directly from finance professionals and business support experts, and if you're feeling brave, you can pitch your idea Dragons’ Den-style to a friendly panel for feedback!

Organized by

Lois Prest, NEL Fund Managers

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