AI for Investment Readiness - Two-Day Workshop
Are you actively preparing to apply for funding in the next 2–6 months?
Whether you’re seeking investment, applying for a loan, or exploring equity or grants, being “investment ready” is essential and artificial intelligence can give you the edge.
Join our two-day, fully funded workshop designed for established SMEs who are serious about raising external finance to scale their business. This is not a workshop for pre-start or idea-only businesses, it’s built for decision-makers and founders ready to take action.
Who Should Attend?
• Business owners and directors actively seeking funding
• SMEs planning to raise debt or equity finance in the near future
• Growth-stage businesses in Birmingham, the Black Country, or Solihull
• Companies looking to automate, streamline, and impress funders with polished applications
What You’ll Learn:
Day 1: Building the Case for Investment
• What funders want to see in your application
• Overview of funding options and matching the right finance to your needs
• How to build a compelling investor pack
• Live demo: Growth Canvas to map your business model
• Free AI tools to help you write business plans, create financial forecasts, and build pitch decks
Day 2: Using AI to Strengthen and Test Your Business Model
• Fireside chat with Phillip (Garfield AI) , how he built AI into his business model
• Presentation from SWAI Ltd, using AI as your marketing partner
• Demo by Jack Francis Kelly: testing your business idea with new AI tools
• Interactive session: use AI to build and present your finance application
Why Attend?
✔️ Fully funded – no cost to you
✔️ Walk away with real tools, templates, and AI-powered content
✔️ Understand what funders are really looking for
✔️ Get your investor pack started (or polished!)
✔️ Gain insights from tech founders and marketing experts
Dates & Location:
📍 West Bromwich Albion Football Club, West Midlands
📅 Tuesday 15th July and Wednesday 16th July
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm each day
Spaces are limited and this event is not suitable for pre-starts or early-stage idea-only businesses. This is for SME’s who will be seeking finance in the next 6 months.
