Come join us at Keele University's Smart Innovation Hub for an evening of canapés and networking with entrepreneurs and local business partners, Thursday 9 June, 17.00 - 19.30.

We are bringing together, for the first time, all alumni of our Innovation Leadership Programme (MCIL) to network, share their experiences and hear from the leaders of several successful entrepreneurial businesses about their journey.

The event will feature guest speakers:

• Alun Rogers; risual
• Gary Smith; Staffs Precision Engineering Ltd
• Lizzie Ward; SAS Water
• Paul Ball; Peak Pursuits

This is a free and ticketed event for all, and refreshments will be provided, book your free place now.

What is the Innovation Leadership programme?

The Innovation Leadership Programme*, delivered through the Keele Gateway, provides small to medium enterprises based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire with fully funded support to enhance and develop the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to take their business to the next level. Delivered across six two-day sessions, participants gain access to a unique blend of one-to-one coaching, guidance and action learning from experienced academics and expert guest speakers.

Applications for the programme’s next cohort, commencing in October 2022, are now being accepted.

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The Keele University Innovation Leadership programme (also referred to as the Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership programme) is delivered through the Keele University Science & Innovation Park Smart Innovation Hub (Ref: 32R17P01691). This programme is part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England Structural and Investments Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme.

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