How Does It Work

Understanding Finance for Business is a step-by-step programme:

1. Workshop 1 provides information on different types of finance and which type of project or business development  they are most appropriate for
2. Workshop 2 is tailored according to the type of finance you are seeking to raise (grant, bank loan, equity etc) and facilitated by people who are experts in raising that type of finance
3. Mentoring is available for companies who are at the stage of applying or pitching for funding

To progress beyond Workshop 1 you need to complete a short diagnostic and be clear of your funding requirements i.e. how much money do you need and what is it for? You must also have a business plan.

Progression to mentoring will require prior attendance at workshops, a clear proposition and a fully worked up business plan, to ensure you derive maximum benefit from the time spent with the mentor.

There is no obligation to progress through the whole programme; you may find that after attendance at Workshop 1 you feel equipped to raise the required finance with no further support.

"An excellent, concise team and a really helpful workshop.  I will certainly be exploring how to take things forward.  In the meantime St Johns Innovation Centre has already helped by setting up what was a very useful meeting with a company on Cambridge Science Park."
Paul Gannon, Fatpipe

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