Unfortunately, due to restrictions on social gatherings and the rise of the spread of the Coronavirus this event has been postponed.

The Sustainable Technologies Business Acceleration Hub (STBAH) is a business support programme, fully funded through the European Regional Development Fund and partnered with the University of Bath and SETsquared Bath. The programme supports start ups and SMEs across the West of England, innovating in sustainable tech and low carbon products or services.

The STBAH networking events aim to bring together liked minded people who are interested to hear from experts across specific sectors - all relating to sustainability and the environment.

The March event will have a focus on Sustainability in the Food sector.

We will be joined by an academic from the University of Bath, researching in this sector and then two companies we've supported through the STBAH programme will give a short talk about their product or service within this sector.

5.30 - 6.00pm: Guests arrive

6.30pm: Welcome, Pete Keevill, Entrepreneur in Residence, STBAH

6.35pm: Lightning talk #1: Mark Thurstain, GeoFutures

6.40pm: Lightning talk #2: Miriam Delogu, The Circle Project, Bristol

6.45pm: Lightning talk #3: Florence Pardoe, grOWN IT. Talk title: Owning our food future

6.50pm: Round-up / Thanks / Any questions

7pm: Networking & Food

8pm: Finish

Following the speaker and talk sessions there will be a chance to network and a delicious buffet will be served.

Previous attendees to the STBAH networking events have found the connections made invaluable and subjects covered to be highly engaging and interesting.

The Royal Navy Volunteer in Bristol is situated in a central location near to Queen Square with easy access to transport links.

During 2020 a number of these networking events will happen in Bath & Bristol.

Get to Know Your Speakers:

Geofutures is an independent company providing data science consultancy. They use spatial modelling to integrate multiple datasets, capturing the complexity of a place into a coherent picture of what has happened and where it might be headed. Their domains cover social, economic, urban, health, environmental and sustainability issues. They have built a 17-year pedigree on analysing high-volume datasets and helping organisations make decisions.

Miriam Delogu: Founder of The Circle Project, Bristol. Focusing on BS3 place-making, bringing circular economy and sustainability to the neighbourhood.

Florence Pardoe, grOWN IT: After many years exploring environmental and social issues around food, Florence Pardoe founded grOWN IT, an education venture that seeks to inspire and empower young and old alike to actively take part in creating a just and sustainable food system. grOWN IT works primarily with schools, growing a passion in young people to take the lead in creating a more resilient and nourishing food future. They also work with business and corporate groups, as part of the strengthening movement to nurture and enable a culture of change and responsibility.