Navigating the world of grants, finance and investment can be complex and overwhelming. With many ways to finance your business from grant funding to equity investment and everything in between it’s no wonder 60% of businesses state that lack of awareness is their main barrier to finance.

UMi Get Funding takes the hard work out of finding and using the best information, expertise and finance for businesses to do more and go further.

Through their Get Funding Webinar Series they’ll breakdown the jargon, discuss the types of funding options available, explain how they work and provide top tips on finding the best deals, making it easier for you to access the best business grants, finance and investment.

Webinar Schedule

Episode 1 - Get Funding: Making it easier to access the right business funding

Discover the full landscape of grants, loans and investment funding options available to your business, and learn strategies to identify the right support that aligns with your growth goals.

Date: 2 December 2024

Time: 10am - 11am

Speaker: Julie Cuthbertson, Business Funding Director, UMi.

Episode 2 - Get grant ready: Making it easier to fund your next big project

Step-by-step guidance on securing grant funding for your next project. Learn how to maximise your chances of success and access funds that can propel your business forward.

Date: 21 January 2025

Time: 10am - 11am

Speaker: Phil Sly, Grant Funding Specialist, UMi

Episode 3 - Get Working Capital: Making it easier to keep your business moving

Understand how to unlock working capital options to maintain cash flow, streamline operations, and avoid financial bottlenecks that can hinder business performance.

Date: 11 February 2025

Time: 10am - 11am

Speaker: Dean Whitlie, Lloyds

Episode 4 - Get Property Finance: Making it easier to expand or establish your premises

Explore tailored finance options for business property needs, whether expanding your workspace or establishing a new location, and learn how to fund your ideal premises with minimal hassle.

Date: 6 March 2025

Time: 10am - 11am

Speakers: Harriet Gibbs, Reward Finance and Eugene Taylor, Natwest 

Episode 5 - Get Investment Capital: Making it easier to kick-start your next phase of growth

Gain insight into securing investment capital to fuel your growth strategy, attract investors, and access the resources needed to achieve your ambitious business goals.

Date: 20 March 2025

Time: 10am - 11am

Speakers: Charlotte Scott, Innovation Supernetwork and Jane Siddle, NEL Fund Managers 

Episode 6 - Get Start-up Finance: Making it easier to start your business

Discover practical finance options designed for start-ups, from seed funding to early-stage loans, and learn how to set up your business with a strong financial foundation from day one.

Date: 15 April 2025

Time: 10am - 11am

Speaker: Vicky Mears, British Business Bank