Exclusively for businesses and third sector organisations in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton, the Innovation Support Programme is a fully-funded programme of business and innovation support. London South Bank University, in partnership with Kingston University and St Mary’s University, is leading on the delivery of innovation support to help small South London businesses to grow & develop.

Giving one to one support – as well as dynamic innovation and growth workshop content, including accessing funding and strategies for scaling up – this programme will also connect businesses to relevant expertise and facilities at prestigious South London universities.

This taster session will give businesses an insight into the programme – the benefits, time commitment needed and also the opportunity to hear from a business that has collaborated with a university and what they got out of it.

Agenda:

14:00 – 14:30 Panel discussion with:

• Anne Newton - Deputy Chair LLC and Chief Executive of Richmond Borough Chamber of Commerce affiliated to London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Paul Kirkbright - Programme Director, BIG South London
• Euan Kerr - BIG South London Innovation Support Programme Manager

14:30 – 15:00 Business case studies - hear from a business that has successfully collaborated with a university and seen some impressive results

15:00 – 15:15 Networking

15:15 – 15:25 How to get involved with the Innovation Support Programme

15:25 – 15:30 Event wrap-up

BIG South London Innovation Support Programme is delivered by London South Bank University in partnership with Kingston University and St Mary’s University, and with the support of Merton Chamber of Commerce, Kingston Chamber of Commerce, The Richmond Chamber of Commerce and South East London Chamber of Commerce.