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.

AI for Investment Readiness: Two-Day Workshop – BGWM IR