Understanding the UK Funding Landscape

Are you an Oxfordshire SME or entrepreneur seeking external funding? Join this practical 2-hour online session
This interactive event will unpack how Innovate UK and other major UK grant funders operate, exploring what support is currently available and how to position your project for success. You’ll gain clarity on Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) - what they mean, how they’re used, and why funders care.

While the funding landscape is challenging, opportunities still exist for those who know where to look and how to tailor their approach.

The session includes 45–60 minutes of focused insights, followed by an open discussion forum where you can share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others tackling similar challenges.

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your understanding, sharpen your strategy, and discover practical routes to unlock funding for your next innovation.

Your Presenter

Nicola Musgrove, founder of NetKind Consultants Ltd., works with companies, national and international organisations in both the public and private sector to help entrepreneurs and business leaders to develop their business case for funding, understand how grant applications are assessed and develop skills to think like an assessor. She also offers services where she acts a critical friend to help businesses build and prepare to submit a grant application. She has worked with companies across many sectors as part of her work with the European Space Agency, the national ICURe programme, CyberASAP, Universities including Cardiff University, University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, University of York and Politechnico Milan (to name a few), and is currently one of the national pitch trainers for Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), preparing companies to pitch during international trade missions