Name: Investor Readiness Masterclass – Durham University Business School
Start: 2026-09-16 09:30:00
End: 2026-09-16 17:00:00

Investor Readiness Masterclass – Durham University Business School

For engineering and manufacturing SMEs, securing funding can be the catalyst for accelerating growth, innovation and market expansion. This fully funded Investor Readiness Masterclass from Durham University Business School and Lifted Ventures is designed to help ambitious business leaders understand what investors look for and how to present a compelling growth story.

📅 16 September 2026
📍 Durham University Business School

If you’re planning to scale, invest in new technologies, enter new markets or explore external finance, this practical one-day masterclass will help you:

✅ Understand the funding landscape, including grants, angel investment, venture capital and alternative finance
✅ Assess whether your business is investment-ready and identify growth opportunities
✅ Build a stronger investor narrative and pitch deck
✅ Learn directly from experienced investor and Lifted Ventures Co-Founder, Jordan Dargue
✅ Network with fellow growth-focused SME leaders from across the region

Ideal for founders, directors and senior decision-makers within engineering and manufacturing businesses looking to unlock future growth through investment and finance. Places are fully funded and limited.

Register your interest today and take the next step towards becoming investor ready.

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To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/for-business/supporting-smes-/investor-readiness/ →