The University of Northampton is continuing its Fuelling Innovation campaign this autumn, with a series of events to support businesses across the county.
The programme brings together workshops, networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions focused on funding, investor readiness, and business growth. It also connects firms with academic expertise and graduate talent through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
Fuelling Innovation is run in collaboration with the Northamptonshire Innovation Ecosystem, including Innovate UK, Silverstone Technology Cluster, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), and the South Midlands Growth Hub.
Research highlights the University’s wider contribution to the economy: in 2023/24 it generated £823 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) for the UK and supported more than 10,600 jobs. For every £1 spent running the University, £4 was returned to the economy.
Upcoming events
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Alternative Funding for the Midlands – Part 2 – Tuesday 23 September, 12pm–1pm. Partner: British Business Bank. Online – booking link.
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Market Research Resources: Practical Workshop for Northamptonshire Businesses – Monday 6 October, 9:30am–1:30pm. Partner: FSB. Venue: Discover Room, Northampton Central Library – booking link.
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Business Finance Week – Tuesday 7 October, 8am–11am. Partner: British Business Bank. Venue: Waterside Campus – booking link.
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Northamptonshire Tourism Business Network: Innovation in the Tourism Sector – Tuesday 7 October, 9:30am–11:30am. Partner: Northamptonshire Surprise. Venue: Waterside Campus – booking link.
Helen Miller, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise at the University of Northampton, said: “The lifeblood of our county is its businesses and the visionary people behind them. Our mission, alongside our Innovation Ecosystem partners, is to ensure they have access to the best advice, development opportunities, and professional support.
Fuelling Innovation is a bold and far-reaching campaign designed to empower business leaders, whether they’re launching a start-up or scaling an established enterprise.”
The campaign also features a podcast series where local business leaders share their innovation journeys, from adopting new technologies and sustainable practices to securing funding and managing growth.
More information and resources are available on the University’s Fuelling Innovation webpage.
