The last ‘Getting Investment Ready’ free two-day workshop is taking place 21 – 22 June at the Maidstone Innovation Centre (MIC).

The free workshop offers information and advice on developing and becoming commercially viable and is aimed at those looking for investment into products or services.

The training will be delivered by NCL Technology Ventures and will include an overview of the fund-raising process, analysis of technology, sales and market, financial planning and scalability, communication, identifying potential investors and pitching.

Dr Mayura Balasubramaniam, Director of PharmaEthical and tenant at the MIC is one of the many businesses who has benefited from the program, said:

“The ‘Getting Investment Ready’ workshop organised by NCL Technology Ventures significantly added to our journey. NCL’s engagement with us extended beyond the event. The continued support, advice, and introductions to key contacts within the health space have augmented our network and enriched our capacity to deliver superior products and services’.

PharmaEthical is a cutting-edge Pharmaceutical and Health Tech company, dedicated to developing innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. DrugRound, our flagship product and service, offers a comprehensive medicines management solution, revolutionising the process of drug delivery and administration. Being located at MIC has provided us with the necessary support and connections to advance our mission of bringing innovative health solutions to the market.

Cllr Paul Cooper, Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development at MBC said:

“These free workshops have been running since March and have been popular, we were lucky to secure funding to run these and this is the final one in the series. Any business looking for investment or more information on becoming more commercially viable should come along to the two-day workshop.

Paul continues: ”The Maidstone Innovation Centre is a Maidstone Borough Council initiative which offers state of the art facilities with flexible working space, offices, meeting rooms and conference facilities. It is part of the Kent Medical Campus and is aimed at businesses working in the life science, healthcare and medical sectors. These free workshops support all our local businesses and provide some really valuable information on many key areas for those businesses looking to develop.”

To book a place contact NCLTV: email seip@ncltv.co.uk

Anyone who would like to know more about the free training available at the Innovation Centre can go to the webpage: Getting Investment Ready Workshop with further information listed on the MIC events page

The MIC is part of the South-East Innovation Programme (SEIP) and also assists early stage companies with pioneering technologies that aim to make a significant impact to people’s lives.

Maidstone Innovation Centre is a Maidstone Borough Council initiative, and was part funded by the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 and offers state of the art facilities with flexible working space, offices, meeting rooms and conference facilities. Part of the Kent Medical Campus, it is aimed at businesses working in the life science, healthcare and medical sector