The BUSINESSiQ Impact campaign continues its mission to spark meaningful conversations and drive positive change across the North East business community.

Join us for the latest in the Impact series – Fostering Entrepreneurs – as we shine a spotlight on the next generation of innovators shaping our region’s future.

From turning bold ideas into thriving ventures to navigating the challenges of funding, scaling, and resilience, entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving growth and opportunity. This event will bring together founders, educators, and business leaders to explore how we can better support entrepreneurial ambition across the North East.

The event will take place at The Curve, Teesside University – a hub of creativity, innovation, and enterprise in the heart of Middlesbrough.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an experienced business leader, or simply curious about how fresh ideas become success stories, this is your chance to be part of the conversation.

As usual, there will be plenty of chances to network and develop key relationships before and after the event.

9:30 Arrival for breakfast and networking

10:00 Introduction from Mike Hughes

10:05 Keynote speaker: Charlotte Nicol, Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange)

10:20 Discussion with Impact partners, including questions from the audience

12:00 Close

As part of registering for this event, you will have the opportunity to submit 2 questions, which Mike will endeavour to incorporate into the discussion.

Important information:

Upon arrival, please sign in at the main reception.
Tea and coffee will be available.
Breakfast will be provided.

The Northern Echo's Impact campaign is designed to highlight and drive economic, social, and environmental change across the North East, helping to build a region where businesses thrive, communities are empowered, and sustainability, innovation and inclusivity are at the core of growth, leaving a lasting impact for future generations.

IMPACT: Fostering Entrepreneurs