Business Innovation Unlocked: Essex

Led by innovation specialists Andrew Dahl and David Kaye, the event will help you to: • Identify fundable innovation projects • Understand what assessors want to see • Strengthen your bid writing and proposal development skills • Stand out from the competition and boost your success rate Andrew and David will deliver their expertise through talks, breakout sessions and 1:1 discussions. You’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. Why attend? Designed 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. What will you gain? • Practical tips to strengthen your innovation grant applications • A clearer understanding of the UK innovation funding landscape • Expert insight from experienced innovation and grant specialists • Tailored guidance through interactive breakout discussions • Information on free business support available to Essex innovators • Confidence to shape your idea towards funding success What’s the purpose? Delivered for Essex businesses, this event brings together local innovators, expert mentors and regional support to strengthen: • Awareness of innovation funding • Grant applications • Success rates within Essex