Innovate York
Are you a York-based business or entrepreneur with aspirations for business growth and innovation?
A new scheme dedicated to product and process development and business growth opportunities is now available for York based businesses and entrepreneurs.
Innovate York will offer a series of workshops, womens peer-to-peer networking and specialist events to businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the city. The programme is delivered by the University of York and funded by City of York Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Business benefits
Innovation can lead to increased revenue, reduced costs, and a stronger market presence, ultimately contributing to the long-term sustainability and growth of your business.
Engage with Innovate York to:
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Gain Competitive Advantage: Stand out, attract and retain customers, and charge premium prices through innovation.
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Expand Market Reach: Enter new markets or grow your current market share for increased revenue and growth opportunities.
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Adapt to Changing Trends: Stay agile by responding to evolving consumer preferences, market trends, and technological advancements.
Activity will take place between December 2023 and January 2025.
Our programme seeks to drive longer-term investments in the city, leading to higher productivity, competitiveness and growth. Some events within the programme will specifically focus on women in innovation, led by trusted female entrepreneurs in the city.
Case Studies
We are proud to have worked with some fantastic businesses, helping them to grow and innovate.
Activity areas - further information:
Contact us
We’d be delighted to hear from you. The Enterprise Works team can be contacted via:
enterprise-works@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321420
@@UoYEntWorks
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Our Innovation Workshops have now finished. Please get in touch with us for further support.
Our peer-to-peer programme has now finished.
4 Innovation Masterclasses will be delivered throughout the project. Each masterclass will focus on a key innovation theme.
The events will provide attendees with insight, examples of best practice, practical innovation tools and techniques and information about relevant business and innovation support services.
Attendees with gain:
- Valuable Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the chosen innovation themes.
- Best Practice Illustrations: Explore real-world examples of successful innovation.
- Hands-On Tools and Techniques: Acquire practical skills and tools to foster innovation.
- Access to Support Services: Learn about essential business and innovation support resources todrive your innovation journey.
By participating in these masterclasses, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of innovation themes, draw inspiration from best practices, acquire practical skills, and access vital support services for your innovation endeavors.
Masterclass dates:
- January 2025 - to be confirmed
Other business support in York
City of York council are offering a series of programmes aimed at developing, supporting and growing local business through training, skills development, masterclasses, innovation, expert guidance and advice.
Any York based business can apply - whether you're already up and running, or just have a business idea - and all programmes are free.
The other programmes are: