FWD offers a range of support for start-ups and SMEs in the West of England. Get your business model in shape for growth, through our dedicated support and expertise.
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The FWD Makespace Lab enables businesses to experiment with emerging technologies risk-free, bridging the gap between ideation and innovation. We empower leaders to implement technology for sustained competitive advantage.
Could specialised support move/take/propel your health business forward? Are you seeking guidance to navigate the NHS market? Do you require investment or funding to enable the development of your products?
Specialist support designed to help you take your health business forward
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The FWD Project offers a range of personalised support for health and wellbeing start-ups and SMEs in the West of England. From two-day Business Strategy Workouts which will help you get the business model in shape for growth to dedicated support and expertise to help you raise private investment and R&D funding – we’ve got all your business needs covered. We can support leaders as well as founders on FWD.
Access to an online community and network
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The support continues in the online Health Innovation Network – a digital platform designed for networking with fellow health and wellbeing start-ups, keeping up to date with industry and funding news, as well as access to a dedicated team on hand to help you navigate the sector and signpost to other support available.
Understanding how and when you need investment or funding
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Does your company need funding? Would this be investment for growth or are they developing a technology and need grant funding to minimise financial risk?
With FWD, you’ll gain access to expertise to help you raise private investment and R&D funding.
FWD has been designed with business leaders, innovators and intrapreneurs in mind. You will become part of a like-minded, collaborative and inspiring community who share insights and knowledge.
Grow your business and own career faster
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Accelerate your business growth through access to health and wellbeing innovation, investment and research & development, whilst developing your personal skills.
Work with expert researchers, mentors and fellow business founders
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FWD draws on the combined expertise and resources of the University of Bath, Bath Spa University and Bath College. A network of local entrepreneurs together with academics and business consultants all contribute to Masterclasses, Briefings and Business Strategy Workouts designed to help you develop the competitive advantage you need.
Access to local skilled talent / Priority to skilled talent
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FWD aims to empower learners who have successfully completed short courses by offering them practical, project-based opportunities to enhance their skills and contribute to local businesses. FWD members can drive business growth through leveraging the newly skilled learners for small projects.
“The Investment support we received through FWD was brilliant, I had the opportunity to attend Investment Futures 24. EarSwitch are currently building interest for a our Series A funding round, and it fantastic to raise our profile within the Investor network.”
Tony Smith
“The format is good especially with the feedback. I work generally in my own bubble, and so it’s good to get advice, especially from a different angle.”
Alice Appleton, Clera Healthcare Ltd
“Fantastic course, really valuable and well timed – good length etc.”
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