Are you a manufacturing SME in the West Midlands looking to invest in your future?
This exclusive cohort is designed to help manufacturers like you explore funding opportunities, overcome investment barriers, and build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges.
What to Expect:
Across four dynamic, three-hour sessions, you’ll gain practical insights, hear from expert speakers, and take part in hands-on workshops—all tailored to help you:
• Navigate the complex funding landscape
• Invest in energy efficiency, innovation, and automation
• Understand what funders are really looking for
• Futureproof your workforce with the right skills and support
Peer Networking & Collaboration
This is more than just a learning programme—it’s a unique opportunity to connect with other local manufacturers. Each session will include space for peer-to-peer networking, knowledge-sharing, and potential collaboration. Whether it's supply chain synergies, joint bids, or simply sharing best practices, these relationships can spark future growth beyond the cohort.
- 24th September – Webster & Horsfall Group, Tyseley Energy Park, Hay Mills, Birmingham B25 8DW 8:30am – 11:30am - Session 1: Energy Efficiency in Practice – Pro Enviro Ltd
- 1st October – Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), Holt St, Birmingham B7 4BF 8:30am – 11:30am - Session 2: The GBSIoT Offer, Planning Your Digital Transformation Journey, and Innovation Funding
- 8th October – Barclays, 1 Snow Hill, Birmingham 8:30am – 11:30am - Session 3: Automation and AI with Made Smarter, SWAI, and Garfield AI
- 15th October – Barclays, 1 Snow Hill, Birmingham 8:30am – 11:30am Session 4: Meet the Funders and Tax Planning with Mazars
Who Should Attend?
Business owners, directors, and decision-makers in manufacturing SMEs who are:
• Planning to invest in growth over the next 12–24 months
• Interested in funding support and practical strategies
• Keen to meet and collaborate with other local manufacturers
