Funding Your Future
30/06/2026 | 9:30am - 3:30pm
Event Location: Southampton Science Park
Event Address: Axis Centre, Chilworth , Southampton, SO16 7NP
Contact Telephone: 023 8091 7585
Contact Email Address: solentgrowthpartnershipinfo@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Event Description
Funding Your Future – Expert Finance Event
Join us for this free event designed for small and medium-sized business owners (SMEs), charities, community interest groups (CICs), start-ups, and anyone who wants to understand how to access funding.
What’s in it for you?
- Learn about the different types of funding available and how to secure them.
- Hear from expert speakers, including Paul Sims from Negotia, who brings decades of experience in business growth and negotiation strategies
- Gain insights directly from Barclays, a leading financial institution committed to supporting UK businesses with tailored funding solutions
Why attend?
Networking and knowledge go hand in hand. This event will help you build connections, discover practical funding options, and leave with actionable steps to grow your business.
And what else?
Registration and refreshments will be from 9.30 am, followed by the opening speaker at 10.00, a light lunch will be provided at 12.30 – 13.30 when you will have the chance to network.
To reserve your space register now and choose the workshops that interest you. You can choose one workshop per session and there are limited spaces on each workshop so be sure to register early to get your first choice.
Event Schedule
Sessions A - 10:30 - 11:00
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
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| Angel Investing |
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| Female Founders |
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Sessions B - 11:15 - 11:45
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
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| Preparing for Investment - Accounting |
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| Grants |
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Sessions C - 12:00 - 12:30
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
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| Start Up Loans |
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| Banking Finance |
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Sessions D - 13:30 - 14:00
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
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| Female Founders |
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| Pitch Deck Preparation |
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Sessions E - 14:15 - 14:45
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Investing |
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| Pitch Deck Preparation |
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Sessions F - 15:00 - 15:30
| Workshop Title | Book | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing for Investment - Legal |
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| Grants |
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