Business Support Showcase: Collaborate, Innovate, Grow
Explore how UCLan can support your journey to success.
From driving growth and accessing funding opportunities, building a skilled workforce through apprenticeships to workforce development initiatives and more.
Whether you're a large corporation, a small business or a charity, UCLan has the tools, expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals.
Why Attend?
- Discover tailored support programmes and funding opportunities to help you innovate, scale, and succeed.
- Gain insights from industry leaders, including Adam Patterson, Strategy Director at Safran, on how partnering with us can drive business success.
- Hear real-world success stories and practical advice on building a talented workforce through apprenticeships and training initiatives
- Learn about our Enterprise Zone - Altitude, a dynamic hub designed to advance innovation and fuel economic growth.
- Connect with our Enterprise and Engagement Unit and explore how their expertise can be tailored to your business needs.
- Learn how to create actionable strategies and a clear roadmap to take your business to the next level.
- Network with like-minded professionals, industry experts, and academics
- We'll treat you to a delicious lunch, giving you the perfect opportunity to network and exchange ideas in a relaxed setting.
Agenda
- 11am - 11:15am: Welcome talk by Professor StJohn Crean, University Pro Vice-Chancellor
- 11:15am - 11:35am: Drive success with the University's tailored support
- 11:35am - 11:50am: Why UCLan by Adam Patterson, Strategy Director at Safran
- 11:50am - 12pm: Building talent through apprenticeships and driving business success
- 12pm - 12:10pm: Enterprise Zone and Altitude: advancing innovation and economic growth
- 12:10pm - 12:25pm: Q&A session with panellists
- 12:25pm - 12:30pm: Closing remarks
- 12:30pm - 1pm: Lunch and networking
Whether you're looking to grow, innovate, or future-proof your business, this event is your gateway to success. Don't miss this chance to learn how the University of Central Lancashire can help you achieve your success.
Register today to secure your spot. Free parking spaces will be allocated, so you won't need to worry about finding a spot on the day.
The University of Central Lancashire's Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025
This event will be held during our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025 which is taking place on the 7th and 8th of May.
The Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase aims to empower our community with knowledge and skills that can shape the future, attendees will have the opportunity to attend workshops and training sessions, learn about innovation and growth, discover our state-of-the-art facilities and more!
The Showcase is open to everyone. Some sessions are for our staff and students, as well as external organisations and stakeholders.
Please visit our website University of Lancashire for more information on our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025.
For any queries relating to this event or the upcoming showcase, please direct these to RKEshowcase@uclan.ac.uk.
Booking and pricing
Entry for this event is free for everyone.
To book your entry now visit Eventbrite - Business Support Showcase: Collaborate, Innovate, Grow.
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