Development Workshop 2 for Manufacturing SMEs

Development Workshop 2 for Manufacturing SMEs

Join us to co-create smart and sustainable Manufacturing Eco-systems for your business. And take home shared insights & tailored solutions.

Date and time

Location

Warren Bruce Court

Warren Bruce Road Stretford M17 1LB United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

We are pleased to invite you to the second workshop that is designed for SMEs to transform business ideas into tangible outcomes. Through collective brainstorming, case reflection, insights sharing, and professional facilitation, participants will refine and redefine manufacturing strategies and innovation pathways that apply to their business setting.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Translate business concepts into actionable strategies through hands-on tools and structured discussion.
  • Collectively develop the “solution space” of digital, sustainable, and integrated manufacturing eco-systems.
  • Engage in deep reflection on your business specific challenges.
  • Explore opportunities for future collaborations with the University and other SMEs, including site visits and applied research partnerships.

Key Themes:

  • Business concept, business model and business eco-systems.
  • Local and global pathways to transform future manufacturing.
  • University-industry collaboration for impact-driven innovation.

Why Attend?

Bridge ideas to actions with expert-supported guidance and peer exchange.

Co-develop real-world solutions grounded in your business context.

Shape future collaborations with university researchers and regional stakeholders.

Participate in follow-up opportunities including company-specific sessions/projects.

Eligibility

✔ Business owners, directors, and/or managers from the manufacturing sector.
✔ Participants from Workshop 1 who are ready to engage in solution-focused development.
The event is also open to new participants who did not attend Workshop 1 but are interested in contributing to and learning from the session.

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FreeSep 4 · 9:00 AM GMT+1