The Advanced Engineering Digital Innovation Business Acceleration Hub (AEDBAH) is a three year programme funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and on the 31st October 2021 the programme completed.

The programme offered bespoke free business support to SMEs from across the West of England from a variety of sectors.

During the 3-year period AEDBAH has supported a vast array of entrepreneurial businesses from across the region - the tailored support offered engagement with a business consultant, attendance to a workshop programme or collaborating with the University of Bath on a research project.

To mark the end of the programme AEDBAH are hosting a showcase event. All those who participated in the programme, as well as key-stakeholders are invited to the event, where key successes will be highlighted and signposting for future business acceleration support will be provided.

Anyone interested in hearing about future support available for businesses in the region are welcome to register to join us for the evening.

AGENDA:

1800: Guests arrive / drinks / mingle

1830: Programme overview and feedback from project lead, Prof James Bilzon, University of Bath.

1840: Garry Pratt & Sean Devane, Entrepreneur in Residence for the Digital Innovation and Advanced Engineering Programme to head up Q&A panel session:

Panelists/Spotlight on companies from the programme:

Nick Gompertz, Founder & CEO, Earswitch Ltd; Henry Crosby, Founder, MyNestBox; Simon Hall, Founding Director, Airway Medical; Olly Rodriguez-Ballinger, Founder & CEO, YesRef;

19.10: Round up and signposting from Garry & Sean

19.15: Eat, drink & network

20.00: Guests start to depart

As part of the event we will be joined by 3DMP who will showcase their recent developments in VR technology in surgery; stations will be available where people can try their virtual surgical tech!

NB: Please help keep our event safe by observing covid-19 preventative measures, please do not attend if you have covid-symptoms or test positive - thank you.