Westmont Enterprise Hub: Innovation Showcase & Networking Evening

Unlock Innovation. Build Connections. Grow Your Business.

The University of West London’s Westmont Enterprise Hub invites local business leaders and professionals to an exclusive evening designed to spark collaboration between industry and innovation.

Why Attend?

• Discover emerging ventures – meet ambitious founders developing fresh ideas and technologies that could complement or enhance your business.
• Access new talent and innovation – explore opportunities to invest, partner or co-develop with UWL’s pipeline of high-potential startups.
• Gain practical insights – hear from founders and industry experts on how entrepreneurial thinking can drive growth and competitiveness in your own business.
• Network with peers – connect with fellow SME leaders and innovators in an engaging, collaborative setting.

Event Highlights

• Meet the Founders – discover the newest ventures in our incubation programme.
• Founder Panel Discussion – learn how UWL innovators are turning ideas into investable enterprises — and how your business can engage, collaborate, and benefit from this vibrant ecosystem of innovation.
• Networking Reception – connect with entrepreneurs, academics, and local business leaders to share experience and strengthen West London’s innovation community.

Join us to discover the next generation of ventures, support local entrepreneurship, and connect with innovators shaping the future of business in West London.Please note: Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event proceedings

17.30 Guests arrive and registration

18:00 Welcome and opening remarks

Angela Kanwar, Interim Executive Director, Westmont Enterprise Hub

18.10 Commercialising your business Antonio Falco, The Sales Director

18.20 Finance Lab - practical insight into the essential financial responsibilities every founder must master. How to safeguard your startup from financial pitfalls (easy-to-understand) Morene Presad, UWL Finance Controller

18:30 Keynote speech: Dealbreakers - startup mistakes that kill investment before it starts. A no-nonsense keynote from an investor's perspective on the fatal errors founders make - often unknowingly - that sabotage seed and scale funding. Learn what to avoid before it's too late. Thomas Pritchard, Chief Investment Analyst, Charter HCP Ltd

18.45 Founder pitches - duration: 2 mins each

ALGI, PiP, PathAide, SaintsBrew & Mirrorgen

19:00 Panel discussion of Startup Entrepreneurs ahead in their journey

Moderator: Angela Kanwar with panel members: ALGI, PiP, PathAide, SaintsBrew & MirrorGen

19:45 Evening refreshments & networking

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