Upcoming SME Connect Events
Funding Focus is a webinar series designed to help techUK SME members navigate the complex landscape of grants, tax reliefs and other sources of finance. Each session provides practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world examples to help your business access the funding and incentives available to support innovation and growth.
Join a members-only online session on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, one of the UK’s most effective ways to drive innovation through academic collaboration. Learn how Aston University, sector leader in KTPs, has helped businesses achieve an average ROI of 1,743% within three years of project completion. You will have the chance to hear a success story from Aurrigo and find out how your business can explore this opportunity.
Agenda:
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Overview of the KTP programme (10:00-10:15)
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KTP and innovation discussion with Aurrigo - a global provider of autonomous transport solutions for aviation, cargo and ground handling sectors (10:15-10:30)
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Final remarks and Q&A (10:30-10:45)
Speakers
David Keene
John Richards
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Ed Bevan
Ed Bevan
Ed is Head of SME Engagement and is responsible for shaping techUK’s proposition to our SMEs across the country, ensuring our policy work, market access activity and services benefit the SME community.
Prior to working at techUK, Ed worked in the at the Department for International Trade, engaging with a variety of businesses, particularly SMEs, to understand the benefits of Free Trade Agreements and act as case studies in press and social media. Ed has also worked in policy and public affairs within the voluntary sector, namely the Alzheimer’s Society and the Men’s Health Forum.
Ed holds a MA in International Relations from Leiden University, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his son, travelling, and visiting historical sites.
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Stephanie Barr
Stephanie Barr
Stephanie is the Programme Manager for SME Engagement and Nations & Regions at techUK.
Working across the two programmes, Stephanie develops activities to support the growth and development of tech SMEs and engages with members and stakeholders more broadly to help strengthen regional tech economies.
Prior to joining techUK, Stephanie worked for a political events company and as a Senior Caseworker for an MP. She holds an MA (HONS) in Politics from the University of Glasgow.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys travelling, climbing and playing squash.
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