The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to all. Once registered, participants will have access to a series of 10 modules, each including an on-demand webinar, accompanying scheduled live Q&A session, as well as a range of online resources.
For further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.
Led by Gemma Sturt, Investment Manager at Pioneer group, this module supports innovators looking for private investment. Gemma provides an overview of the different types of investments and investors, alongside timelines and mechanisms for obtaining funding.
Gemma discusses various routes including non-dilutive grants and awards, emphasising the different types of funding that are potentially available. The session also covers venture capital, outlining both the venture capital and associated due diligence process.
In this module, you’ll learn how to approach investors strategically, to give you the optimal chance of success. Finally, the module highlights why research is so important when seeking to secure investment and advises on how to keep a targeted approach to attracting investment throughout your innovation journey.
Presenter
Gemma Sturt, Investment Manager, Pioneer Group