Events

Cumbria Innovations Platform (CUSP II) and Innovate UK: Women in Innovation

This special and long-awaited event is brought to you by Cumbria Innovations Platform and Innovate UK – Women in Innovation.

Women in Innovation

16th June 2023
North Lakes Hotel & Spa Ullswater Road Penrith CA11 8QT
10.30 – 2.30pm

Disruptive innovation – when diverse minds and ideas come together

Women in Innovation is a national programme that gives trailblazing women entrepreneurs the support they need to take a big step forward with their business and address pressing societal, environmental, or economic challenge. This year, Innovate UK will invest up to £2.5million to high potential women innovators. Up to 50 winners will receive a £50,000 grant, plus tailored mentoring, and business support.

This special and long-awaited event is brought to you by Cumbria Innovations Platform and Innovate UK – Women in Innovation.

We know that very few Cumbrian businesswomen apply for Innovate UK grants, and few are nominated for Women in Innovation Awards, which is why we are collaborating with Innovate UK to bring expertise to Cumbria for this special event.

Dr Giulia Sirigu (She/Her/Hers), Scaleup Director & Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist with Innovate UK EDGE, will be sharing her knowledge and experience of funding for innovation and will give an insight into how you can apply for future Women in Innovation Awards.

Agenda

10.00am Registration
10.30 Welcome and introductions
10.40 Innovation in Cumbria
11.00 Innovate UK & Innovate UK EDGE – awards, funding opportunities & support
12.00 Lunch – networking
1.00pm Women in Innovation, No Limits and Innovate UK Competitions: funding surgery and application process – Dr Giulia Sirigu
2.00 Guest speaker
2.30 Close & networking