If you are an innovator with or utilising Immersive and/or Digital technologies and looking for support to help you grow your business, join us at our informal information and networking event in Bath.

The session is designed to support digital companies and learn more about the Innovate UK family, including Immerse UK, the Digital Catapult, and the Knowledge Transfer Network, as well as other organisations that have opportunities and support for UK based businesses across all sectors.

A special Women’s Day event supporting and empowering the women of Frome…

There will be short talks with special guest speakers throughout the day and taster workshops.

Frome Town Council kicks of the International Women’s Day event at the Cheese and Grain with Women Mean Business. Our very own Centre Director, Rosie Bennett will be first on stage to talk about what drives and motivates women to launch businesses and why supporting entrepreneurship at an early stage is so important.

Held at the Engine Shed in Bristol, the Quarterly Investment Briefing is a new, regular gathering of investors at all stages and is designed to create space for investors to:

• Discover new opportunities and investment vehicles on the horizon

• Learn about key investment news - internationally, nationally and regionally

• Connect and collaborate with one another and share good practice

Every QIB is an opportunity for investors to network, share and learn. It will include lightning pitches and conversation, a run down of those companies raising investment that quarter and some analysis of data from Beauhurst.

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Speakers this session include:

Dr. Michael Wright, Senior Teaching Fellow from the Department of Computer Science will be the giving an insight into the University of Bath Institute of Coding and the new Apprenticeship Degrees.

Dan Whiston from UFI Charitable Trust. VocTech Specialist 2019 open for applications

Stephen Martin from Bishop Fleming - “Getting You Funding through Tax - R&D tax credits and EIS”.

Maddy Nichols from Spin Up Science will be sharing news about the Launch Great West Awards

Please REGISTER if you would like to come or RSVP to innovation-centre@bath.ac.uk.

The Investor Breakfast Briefings are a great opportunity to meet some of the Scale-Ups looking to raise investment, to get to know the teams and to make deals happen. We will give updates on the programme and want to get your thoughts on what type of companies you are looking for and how we can bring you good deal flow.

Understanding and identifying what intellectual property a business owns, and how it can be put to 'work' both commercially and financially can be daunting. Join us for a complimentary seminar featuring some practical tips to serve the IP interests of your organisation.

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Speakers this session include:

Dr. Michael Wright, Senior Teaching Fellow from the Department of Computer Science will be the giving an insight into the University of

Bath Institute of Coding and the new Apprenticeship Degrees.

Jonathan Knee from Avon Wealth Management who will be talking about 'How to go into business with your friends - riskfree!'

Oscar De Mello from the University of Bath Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications CAMERA - will be sharing their latest projects and talking about collaboration opportunities.

Fran Zuch will be presenting Bath Girl Geeks and talking about what's in store for 2019

Please REGISTER if you would like to reserve a space.

The development and validation of new technologies in rheumatic disease provides an exciting opportunity to evolve and optimise personalised care for your patients in the 21st century. This talk will describe current rheumatology practice and explore opportunities to develop new technologies in the field.

The session is designed to support immersive and digital companies and learn more about the Innovate UK family including, Immerse UK, Digital Catapult and the Knowledge Transfer Network as well as other organisations that have opportunities and support for UK based businesses across all sectors.

This event will showcase some case studies of how the University is supporting and driving innovation in sustainable technology. There will be the opportunity to hear from entrepreneurs seeking to create new businesses and academic researchers providing insights into new methodologies and approaches. A panel Q&A will be chaired by Veronica Hope Hailey, Vice President of Corporate Engagement and Dean of the School of Management.

10 startups pitching to a room full of investors from Bristol and Bath and further afield.

The showcase this year will be happening as part of Bristech 2018 and will take place on 6 December. 2018’s iteration of Silicon Gorge has raised the upper limit of investment sought, from £2m to £5m, after consulting with investors. Applicants will be selected via a competitive process with a pitching competition taking place mid-November to decide the successful applicants.

According to our 2017 Business Skills and Training Survey, 64.9% of businesses have never used an apprentice and over 50% claim they have no knowledge of the apprenticeship levy.

Businesses are just not aware of the benefits that hiring an apprentice can bring, how developing existing valued staff through apprenticeships improves retention, skills and morale and how they can be effective for SMEs as well as larger employers.

Due to popular demand the West of England are delighted to host their final event of the year in the amazing Hartham Park venue. Given that Christmas is the season of giving, they have focused on the superb services and courses that are out there for Cyber SME - especially the Veteran community.

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Speakers this session include:

David Canepa Talamas will be presenting his pilot project of an AR tour of Bath that has been commissioned by Visit Bath to bring new kind of tourist experience to the city. Includes an AR portal of the Royal Crescent and a virtual Jane Austen doing the floss!

Startup story: Graduate Innovation Award winner Nia Simpson will be presenting the Compact Cane – an intelligent, discreet ‘white cane’ for blind people, developed in her final year Specialist Design project.

Chris May, Founder and MD from Mayden will be talking about how the Bath based tech company has grown and flourished to be one of they city's biggest tech employees, and how they have recently Best Development Team of the Year at the UK IT Industry Awards.

Productivity through People is a twelve month programme for key decision-makers within Small and Medium sized Enterprises in the South West, starting January 2019.

You are invited to join Executive Education, School of Management at a preview event in Bath on Monday 3rd December 2018 to learn more about this innovative programme designed to support and invest in the business leaders of the future.

Designability would love to welcome you along to their 50th Annual Lecture with talks from Professor Roger Orpwood, Professor Nigel Harris and Professor Praminda Caleb-Solly. Designability (formerly Bath Institute of Medical Engineering) has been at the forefront of development of assistive technologies for 50 years.

The development and validation of new technologies in rheumatic disease provides an exciting opportunity to evolve and optimise personalised care for your patients in the 21st century. This talk will describe current rheumatology practice and explore opportunities to develop new technologies in the field.

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Speakers this session include:

Simon Martin (Programme Director – Growth and Enterprise) will give an overview of BaNES Council’s projects and plans to increase commercial space within the area – including the Quays.

Lucia Velasco will talk about her experience of working within agile tech teams and explain the general principles of the Agile Method.

Sarah Smith from Development Bank Wales will talk about the investment and support opportunities for companies that set up and grow in Wales.

Please register to attend.

This year's 3 Day Startup is happening in Surrey from 19-21 October 2018. If you'd like to apply for a place please follow this link http://surrey.3daystartup.org/ and fill in the application form. We have 10 places for students - UGs and PGs from the University of Bath. Successful candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed by Friday 5 October. Good luck!

As a warm up to the Bath Digital Festival we are launching our Digital Business Acceleration Hub at the Bath Brew House on Thursday 18th October from 6 – 8pm and invite you to join us!

Social and introduction at the Innovation Centre

This will involve various business societies at the University and
will allow you, societies and students to connect and gain information about upcoming events.
3 Day Start-up – 19th-21st
BPC & Apps Crunch Pitching event - 24th 

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Speakers this session include:

Steve Fuller from The House http://www.thehouse.co.uk/ on creating a compelling vision for your company. A vision that fuels your narrative - a story to inspire your culture and your customers.

Startup story: David Ringsell from TalkIT will be talking about his entrepreneurial journey and insights into growing a SAAS business.

Sam Laite from fwdthinkingrecruitment.co.uk on best practice when recruiting for tech start ups– how to source and retain top talent and create well balanced teams.

Please register to attend.

Date: 2nd October, 12.00 - 2.00 pm 

Venue: Ensemble Room -  University of Bath - Claverton Down Campus - BA2 7AY

• Do you want to generate more impact from your research?

• Are you looking to increase links with industry?

• Do you want to access additional funding for your collaborative research projects?

Then this event is just for you and will give ​you insights into generating more impact from your research, accessing funding and increasing your links with industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Vision and AI: then, now and tomorrow

This talk tries to summarise the Computer Vision and AI as it has developed. It will look at two ongoing research problems at Surrey, that of sign language translation and autonomous vehicles. Where we are now and what problems remain to be solved. In the context of the field we will discuss the shortcomings of current AI and what work needs to be done to truly achieve human performance.

The West of England Cyber Cluster returns to Bath and welcomes you to Event #3. We are long overdue a session in Bath and thanks to the University of Bath Innovation Centre and Set Squared we will be hosting our event at their fabulous location on Broad Quay.

We are delighted to be able to bring you this edition with Set Squared and look forward to welcoming you to Broad Quay after the Long Hot Summer.