Finance for founders workshop

This workshop is for business owners that would like to find out more about finance options for their business, hosted by Ian McFarlane-Toms

Topic: Finance for founders

Date: Thursday 12th February 2026

Time: 10am - 1:00pm

Delivery Method: In-person

Venue: The Venture Centre, University of Warwick Science Park, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, CV4 7EZ

Agenda/Topics Covered:

• The funding landscape (Equity, Grants, Debt and Asset funding, Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer lending)
• Other cash and tax opportunities (R & D Tax credits, Patent Box, Non-financial support)
• Understanding funders – how to present your pitch Preparing for finance – be ready, be smart
• Deep dive into the different types of finance

This workshop is delivered as part of the Business Ready programme to support tech-based and knowledge intensive businesses, with high growth potential based in Warwickshire.

Business Ready forms part of the Business Growth Warwickshire programme. It is delivered by University of Warwick Science Park on behalf of Warwickshire County Council.