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SUMMARY:Agri-tech Cluster Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Agri-tech Cluster Meetup Tickets\, Thursday\, October 8  •  9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Eventbrite \nThis meeting will be hosted at Green Heart Farm and will include an introduction to our hosts\, Stratofi\, a collaborative “Pitch Your Problem \n\n\n\n\nThe South West is fast emerging as a focal point for Agri-tech innovation. \nLocal startups\, SMEs\, farmers\, growers\, innovators and academics are pioneering new and sustainable approaches to food production\, farming and land use. With Agri-tech identified as an important sector in the region’s growth strategy\, this Agritech Cluster Meet-Up provides a platform to collaborate\, exchange knowledge\, and explore practical solutions to the challenges facing the sector. \nThis meeting will be hosted at Green Heart Farm and will include an introduction to our hosts\, Stratofi\, a collaborative “Pitch Your Problem” session\, updates on future investor activity and a tour of the farm. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome\, coffee and round-table introductions\nMeet Stratofi\, our hosts\nIntroducing Pitch Your Problem: Connecting challenges with UWE capabilities\nPlanning British Business Bank “Meet the Agri-tech Investor” event in March 2027\nAOB: A chance to discuss what else might be useful for our group\nTour of Green Heart Farm and Networking\n\nAbout the Agritech Cluster: \nThis is an informal business-led group developed in partnership between Future Space Bristol and University West of England. \nWe aim to: \n\nSupport innovation and growth in the agritech sector through research\, development and creating opportunities for investment\nBuild collaboration between farmers\, growers\, SMEs\, academics\, investors and government\nCreate a community of like-minded professionals working agritech\nFacilitate partnerships\, knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice\nProvide opportunities to test and implement new agritech technologies and new ideas in real-world settings\n\nChair: Thanh Quan-Nicholls \nWho Should Attend? \nThis forum is open to SMEs\, startups\, farmers\, growers and land-based businesses in South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. We also welcome representatives from academic institutions\, Agri-tech research centres\, government\, investment organisations\, farming intermediaries and industries contributing to the wider Agri-tech ecosystem. \nEvent Details \nDate: Thursday 8 October 2026\nTime: 9:30 am to 11:30 am\nLocation: Green Heart Farm\, Monmouth Hill\, Almondsbury\, BS32 4ES\nWhat3Words: ///masts.leafing.avid \nTransport from Future Space is available\, with 15 spaces offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. To reserve your place\, please email hschlueb@oxin.co.uk. \nPlease register in advance. We look forward to welcoming you to Green Heart Farm and continuing to build a connected\, collaborative and innovative Agri-tech community. \nBy registering for this event\, you acknowledge that your registration details will be shared with Future Space\, UWE Bristol and Stratofi for event administration\, attendance management and relevant post-event communications. Your information will be handled in accordance with the organisations’ respective privacy notices.
URL:https://www.futurespacebristol.co.uk/event/agri-tech-cluster-meetup/
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SUMMARY:Investment Readiness: Preparing Your Business for Growth - Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Investment Readiness: Preparing Your Business for Growth – Innovation Forum Tickets\, Tuesday\, October 13  •  12:45 PM – 2 PM | Eventbrite \nInteractive workshop will help founders and business owners understand what it really means to be investment ready. \n\n\n\n\nThinking about raising investment but not sure where to start? \nThis interactive workshop will help founders and business owners understand what it really means to be investment ready. Led by Laura Guest and Amelia Roe\, the session will provide practical guidance on the legal and commercial considerations that investors expect businesses to have in place before funding discussions begin. \nWe’ll share insights into the investment process\, discuss the due diligence process\, and provide practical tips to help you position your business for future investment opportunities\, working through investment timelines and how to be prepared at each stage. \nWhether you’re looking to raise funds in the near future or simply want to build a stronger\, more resilient business\, this workshop will give you a valuable roadmap for the journey ahead. \nWho should attend? \nFounders\, entrepreneurs\, directors\, business owners and senior leaders of growth-focused businesses. \nMeet us at Hawking meeting room! \nSchedule \n12:45am – Arrival & Networking \n1:00pm – Information session \n1:40pm – Q&A\, practical discussion \n2:00pm – Networking\, sandwiches\, tea & coffee
URL:https://www.futurespacebristol.co.uk/event/investment-readiness-preparing-your-business-for-growth-innovation-forum/
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SUMMARY:BioUK South West Showcase
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 14 October BioUK are pleased to be hosting a South West Showcase in collaboration with Future Space in Bristol. \nThe event will bring together the life sciences community in a relaxed and welcoming setting. The evening will include an update on the South West Health and Life Sciences Cluster Report \, followed by a panel discussion exploring key findings and what they mean for the region. \nThere will also be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and join the conversation about what’s next for health and life sciences in the South West. \nEvents like this are an excellent opportunity to connect with peers\, exchange ideas\, and build new professional relationships amongst the life science ecosystem.  \nAttendance open to all and is complimentary for BioUK Members\, with a nominal fee for Non Members. The evening includes drinks\, nibbles and networking. There’ll also be an opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs in attendance to present a quickfire stand-up introduction on the night – drop us an email at events@biouk.com to register your interest. \nAgenda: \n17:30 – Arrival and networking  \n18:00 – Event welcome introductions from BioUK & Future Space \n18:05 – Showcase of South West Health and Life Sciences Cluster Report & ‘What’s Next’\, with panel Q&A\, Richard Seabrook & Sarah George​ \n18:30 – NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre\, Julian Hamilton-Shield​ & Gemma Taylor​ \n18:40 – The South West Healthcare Centre of Digital Excellence (CoDE)\, Tom Draper​ \n18:45 – 10 x Quickfire showcases from emerging entrepreneurs \n19:00 – Drinks\, pizza and networking \n20:00 – Event close  \n  \nEvent Details \nWednesday 14 October from 17:30 – 20:00 \nVenue: Future Space\, North Gate\, Filton Rd\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol BS34 8RB \nFor any questions\, please contact events@biouk.com and we look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://www.futurespacebristol.co.uk/event/biouk-south-west-showcase/
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