Learn about Innovate:Grow, and investment-driven programme open to innovative businesses in Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham.

Speakers include Nate Sterling, Helena Hill.

Encouraging discussion about changing trends in digital marketing and ideas around social media, SEO & SEM, proximity marketing, mobile apps, trends, engagement and more. With Geoff Philips, Ade-Lee Adebiyi, Nick Varley, and Helen Precious.

Talks and workshops, with Ben Wilson, Harry Doolan, Nate Sterling, Phil Veal, Joanne Richardson, and Helena Hill.

Oliver Ranson leads creative and digital businesses to focus more effectively on their pricing.

A collaboration with Newcastle Tech Trust. Bailey Kursar leads.

With Sally Blake and Troy Lonergan.

A collaboration with Newcastle Tech Trust. Understanding and raising investment, with Howard Kingston.

With Lorna Evans, Jonny Ellis, Jayne Hart, and Sarah Crimmens.

A 3-week short course to show individuals what working in tech is all about.
Subsequent dates: 10th & 17th October 2018 (1pm – 6pm)

An informal exploratory event to outline the support given by the fund.

Interactive workshop sessions, discussing everything from accessible design to information architecture and immersive technologies.

Talks include "Social Media Trends and Generation Z" (Lee Peacock), "Influencer Marketing" (Ellie Silson), "Social Media Advertising That Works" (Steve Cole) and "Stop Over Thinking It!" (Laura Middleton).

With Troy Lonergan and Sally Blake. Ages: 17-24.

With Jon McNestrie.

Understand the sales cycle and how using it effectively boosts your sales.

Delivered by Wonderstuff. Suitable for startups, scale-ups and well-established businesses.

Two sessions, from Jon Corbett and Holly Peacock-Goodwin.

Interactive workshop sessions with some of the best UX teams in the region.

Confidence and Pitching (w/ Lysa Morrison).
For 18-24 year olds.

Workshops from Blu Sky Tax, The Office Rocks, JAC Media and FutureSkillsVision, and a panel discussion from business founders & investors.

Focus more effectively on their pricing with Oliver Ranson.

A workshop to help you understand the access to finance process and how to identify the right option for your business.

Learn how to use agile methodology in your business, with Fred Pernet.

Discover how to improve your rankings with this Free Organic SEO Masterclass.

A session to help you understand what makes a ‘winning’ business and help you find the right strategy for success.

A selection of workshops, masterclasses, and keynotes to help guide young people in their next steps.

A masterclass to take plans and ideas and turn them into action, covering Business Model Canvas, Minimum Viable Product, and pivots.

Develop skills in coding and web building (for ages 18-24).

A masterclass to help early stage innovators become more successful through lean ideation and iteration. Led by Justin Souter.