Events

Event details:

When: Wednesday 13 November, 10am-1pm
Where: De Montfort University, HU0.37 The Trading Floor, Hugh Aston Building, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY

Come along to "Your business: growth, scale, and exit" an exclusive event designed to equip businesses with the tools, information, and insights needed to plan for growth, scale, and exit in today's dynamic market.

Knowing everything is challenging when starting a business; when your business is growing it needs to run well, and needs to be ready for further growth. Business growth requires meticulous planning – and effective planning is the cornerstone of successful growth.

This event, in collaboration with De Montfort University and held at their cutting-edge Trading Floor, is tailored for businesses seeking growth and new opportunities.

Located within the Faculty of Business and Law, DMU’s Trading Floor offers a realistic simulation of an investment environment, providing students and professionals alike with hands-on experience in the world of finance. With access to industry-leading software like Bloomberg, the Trading Floor is one of the largest in the UK and a hub for financial learning and real-time market analysis. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience this unique setting, which cultivates an immersive, hands-on understanding of finance and business strategy, along with a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Throughout the afternoon, we’ll explore a variety of growth pathways, including innovative funding models like the Government’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), Innovate UK’s grant-funded partnerships that connect businesses with academic expertise, and strategies for effective business exits when the time is right.

Expert speakers from Innovate UK, DASA, and Smart Business Recovery will provide actionable insights and guidance, ensuring you understand the support systems available to business founders as you navigate growth challenges. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with De Montfort University’s academic experts and network with like-minded professionals.

The event will feature tailored breakout sessions, where you can delve into topics such as Innovate UK grant funding, business exit strategies, and securing DASA funding. These interactive sessions allow you to ask questions and seek advice directly related to your business goals.

Speakers include:

• Mark Robinson, Non-Executive Director, Leicestershire Business Voice
• Anjuu Trevedi, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Innovation, De Montfort University
• Matthew Potter, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, De Montfort University
• Gavin Bates, Director and Insolvency Practitioner, Smart Business Recovery Limited
• Kamran Hussein, Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Innovate UK KTN
• Jasbir Shanker, Innovation Partner- East Midlands, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

This event is free to both members and non-members of Leicestershire Business Voice, and tickets can be booked here.

If you have any questions please direct enquiries to [email protected].