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THIS summer, the University of Northampton is launching Fuelling Innovation – a bold new campaign designed to ignite business growth, foster collaboration and accelerate innovation across Northamptonshire and beyond.
In partnership with local, regional, and national organisations including Innovate UK, NNBN, Silverstone Technology Cluster, South Midlands Growth Hub, West and North Northamptonshire Councils and the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, UON is delivering a high-impact programme of events, workshops, and knowledge exchange opportunities starting this month.
Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – one of the UK’s most successful business–university collaboration models – this campaign is more than a celebration. It is a county-wide call to action.
UON has a proud history of delivering KTPs that help businesses to innovate, grow, and commercialise new ideas. One stand-out project, in partnership with national nursery operator Childbase Partnership, is now entering its final phase.
Together, UON and Childbase have developed a toolkit to support speech and language development in early years settings.
This toolkit will soon be packaged into a training programme for wider industry use, raising standards across the sector and offering commercial opportunities for the operator.
“This campaign is about more than just promoting innovation – it is about embedding it into the everyday life of businesses across Northamptonshire,” says Helen Miller, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise at UON.
“By combining academic expertise, public funding, and industry ambition, Fuelling Innovation will showcase what is possible when we work together – and deliver real impact for the regional economy.”
WHAT’S ON IN JULY
2pm Introduction to innovation tax reliefs and commercial property
3pm Managing innovation tax reliefs and commercial property effectively
July 3 The campaign starts with a Grant Strategy Workshop, hosted at Vulcan Works and led by Richard Allin, senior innovation growth specialist at Innovate UK Business Growth.
Richard brings deep expertise in helping SMEs secure non-dilutive funding, having supported clients in winning millions in innovation grants.
July 7 UON teams up with Northampton-based business advisers and accountancy practice TC Group for a two-part session on innovation tax relief and commercial property.
Tailored for both start-ups and scaling businesses, the sessions will be led by experts Felix Medd and Tom Dymond, who will break down the essentials for financial growth and compliance.
July 8 Silverstone Technology Cluster joins UON at the Waterside Campus for the popular Coffee and Croissant networking event, offering a relaxed setting to explore the University’s business support services.
Later in the summer and into the autumn, the campaign continues with more events in collaboration with South Midlands Growth Hub and Innovate UK.
Running to October, Fuelling Innovation features a calendar of:
- Conferences.
- Hands-on workshops.
- Expert panels.
- Networking events.
- A coffee van tour.
Each event is designed to help businesses boost productivity, embrace innovation and prepare for the future.
Fuelling Innovation is your gateway to growth, funding, fresh ideas, and powerful partnerships. Whether you are a start-up, a scaling business or an established enterprise, this is your invitation
to connect, collaborate and lead the future of innovation in Northamptonshire.
Explore the full event calendar and book your place here
Interested in attending, speaking, or partnering? Email business@northampton.ac.uk.
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