Tag: Events

Want funding or investment for your business? We’ve got some for you…

April 25, 2026

At our 1-day PLATFORM Conference in Newcastle upon Tyne on Tuesday (28th April), we’ve got 12 different funders & investors attending who are actively looking for businesses to put money into. We’ve also got a funding & investment panel discussion with Neil Stephenson (Angel Investor, Stephenson Ventures limited / Stephenson Capital Limited), James Katirai (Head of Investments, NEL Fund Managers Limited), Rebecca Minchella (Investment Manager, Maven Capital Partners) & Ciaron … More Want funding or investment for your business? We’ve got some for you…

New conference offers ‘PLATFORM’ for business growth & investment

April 9, 2026

A major new business conference in the North East of England is set to provide “rocket fuel” for founders by connecting them with investors & scaleup experts. The first full-day PLATFORM Conference takes place on Tuesday 28 April in Newcastle upon Tyne. The event is organised by Paul Lancaster (Co-Founder of Stellar Business Events) who successfully staged the 5-day UK Startup & Scaleup … More New conference offers ‘PLATFORM’ for business growth & investment

Please take 2 mins to vote for us in the ClimbAwards 2026

April 8, 2026

I’m delighted to share that I’ve / we’ve been nominated for the ‘Ecosystem Growth & Opportunity Award‘ at the ClimbAwards 2026 (part of the ClimbUK festival taking place in Leeds in July)! ⭐️ Here’s why I’d LOVE you to vote for me… For the past 10yrs, I’ve personally advised, supported, promoted & championed thousands of entrepreneurs, … More Please take 2 mins to vote for us in the ClimbAwards 2026

Were you at our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in 2025? Can you spot yourself in this video?

April 2, 2026

In June last year we ran our first 5-day, multi-venue UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland for 420 delegates with the aim of inspiring & educating them on how to start & grow a successful business in the city & wider North East of England. Were you there & can you see yourself … More Were you at our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in 2025? Can you spot yourself in this video?

Find the right funding for your business at the FUEL Business Finance & Funding Roadshow (starting in Newcastle on Tuesday 17th March 2026)

March 9, 2026

FUEL is a practical, no-nonsense roadshow travelling across the UK to help business leaders access the funding & finance they need with straightforward advice & guidance from trusted experts. In one day, get clear on your funding options, create credible plans & get funded through pre‑matched 1‑2‑1 meetings with real decision‑makers, covering commercial finance, equity … More Find the right funding for your business at the FUEL Business Finance & Funding Roadshow (starting in Newcastle on Tuesday 17th March 2026)