Investment Readiness Programme Showcase

Join Digital Catapult for the Investment Readiness Programme Showcase to celebrate eight pioneering tech companies as they each showcase innovative solutions within the manufacturing industry.

Attendees will experience short investment pitches from some of the UK’s most exciting companies, as they share their development story throughout the programme and the path to investment readiness.

Recognising the value in building connections, there will be plenty of time in the agenda for dedicated networking where personal introductions to the founders can be made.

Interested in the future of sustainable manufacturing? Join us for our morning event on the 25th February to explore pioneering innovations as four cohort companies present their solutions and tackle some of the UK’s most pressing manufacturing challenges. Register here now. 

This event will be of interest to investors looking to explore AI-driven solutions that are transforming the manufacturing sector, driving sustainability, and fostering innovation. Attendees will gain insights into how these technologies are accelerating growth, creating investment opportunities, and contributing to the UK’s economic progress.

• Meet the innovative companies that have completed the Made Smarter Innovation: Investment Readiness Programme as they showcase their solutions driving sustainability in manufacturing.
• Connect with key programme partners and industry leaders who have helped these companies prepare to scale and secure investment.
• Hear from experts on how technologies like AI are transforming manufacturing and creating exciting opportunities for investors.
• Learn about the future of the Made Smarter Innovation programme and Digital Catapult’s plans to support sustainable innovation.

13:30 – Registration and networking lunch

14:30 – Welcome from Digital Catapult

Justin Cross, Director of Innovation Practice, Digital Catapult

14:35 – Keynote Speaker

14:50 – Pitching Segment Introduction: Meet the Investor Panel and Format Overview

15:25 – Break

16:05 – Panel Discussion: Bridging the Gap:Unlocking collaboration between SMEs and Industry

Discover what comes after securing investment for your green tech company. This session explores the opportunities and challenges of fostering collaboration between SMEs and large manufacturers. Our experts will share strategies for building successful partnerships, overcoming cultural and operational differences, and driving growth for all stakeholders. Expect practical insights and real-world examples to help bridge the gap and unlock shared success.

Ravi Gidoomal, Director, Edge Digital Manufacturing 

Onur Canlitepe, Founding Partner, Atlas Ventures

16:50 – Wrap up

17:00 – Networking

17:30 – End

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