Join us in this free virtual seminar for maritime businesses and investors who are looking to grow. 

• Are you a business operating in the maritime sector, looking to scale up and secure investment?
• An investor seeking innovative blue economy business opportunities?
• Or a Business Support Organisation, Government Agency, University or incubator interested in the blue economy?

You can now register to attend our unique transnational virtual seminar, which will bring innovative businesses in the blue sector together with investors, Business Support Organisations, Government Agencies, Universities and incubators to help foster long-term partnerships and generate greater opportunities for growth.

LEARN HOW TO ACCESS FUNDING

During the event, entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs looking to scale up will learn how to access new funds available to them, as well as how this funding can directly help their businesses.

The seminar will foster B2B partnerships and offer a platform for businesses to demonstrate innovations to potential investors.

HEAR FROM SUCCESS STORIES

Attendees will also hear from businesses who have already benefitted from free coaching. HydroWing is one such company; the exciting young business is developing a revolutionary technology to harness the power of the tide, and recently raised approximately £2m in investment thanks to the help of the FANBEST project.

UNCOVER INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Investors seeking innovative blue economy opportunities will have the chance to network with businesses developing ground-breaking innovations in the maritime sector.

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND INNOVATION IN THE BLUE ECONOMY

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is one of 12 partners across the European Atlantic Area working with FANBEST, a European-funded project designed to support businesses and innovation in the blue economy. This seminar forms part of the FANBEST project and will bring together key stakeholders in the sector across the UK, Spain, France, Portugal, and Ireland.

BOOK YOUR ‘OPPORTUNITIES’ 1-2-1

Prior to the seminar, businesses are invited to book a 15 minute 1-2-1 to learn about free coaching and funding opportunities available to them. Please book this when registering for the seminar.

Don’t miss out, register now!

Browse the full agenda*

9:30 Welcome Remarks by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

9:35 FANBEST Overview with data and progress

• Speakers Marga Molina and Adrián Dios Vicente – Coaching FANBEST

9:50 Showcase the results

• [Presentation – company 1]
• [Presentation – company 2]

10:20 Funding updates by:

• Giulia Sirigu – Inventya/Innovate UK EDGE
• Susana Cordoba – Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

10:30 1-2-1 meetings

12:30 Lunch break

13:00 1-2-1 meetings

14:00 Closing

*Please note that the agenda may be subject to change without prior notice.

The seminar is free to attend and will take place on a virtual platform.

 If you would like to be involved or if you have any questions, please contact francesco.feraco@gmchamber.co.uk

Registration deadline: 24/03/2022