As a founder, your most important job is making sure your business doesn't run out of money. Fundraising should be at the top of your to-do list.
As immersive tech champions, we know this sector is more important than ever. It'll aid remote working, education, decrease demands on tourism and provide vital services for businesses as they get back to normal. But how will you convince investors that your innovation is the one that will produce an ROI?
This workshop will help you:
• Increase your awareness of the finance options available to Immersive Tech businesses;
• Present a successful funding application.
Workshop contents:
- Introduction to Facilitator Stuart Balmer & the session
- Identifying funding needs
- The post-Covid funding landscape
- Types of funding available
- Being "investment ready"
- Presenting your financial model
- Valuation of your business for investment
- Wrap up & Q&A
About ACE IT
South Bank Innovation's ACE IT programme gives immersive tech innovation support to London's Startups and SMEs. Membership is free to London-based businesses looking to create new immersive tech experiences, services, products or processes.
Through your membership, you'll gain access to 12 hours of:
- Business and innovation themed webinars
- Guided innovation sprints to help tackle a specific challenge your business is encountering
- 1-to-1 consultation from industry experts and successful immersive tech innovators.
You may also qualify for R&D support and access to product development facilities.
Find out more at www.immersivetech.co.uk.
This webinar will contribute 2.5 hours to your 12 hour threshold.
Eligibility criteria applies: You must...
- Have a business address or operational address within Greater London;
- Have an annual turnover below £43 million and less than 250 employees;
- Have not received more than €200,000 in State Aid in the past three years
- Be looking to integrate immersive tech products, services, processes or experiences into your business (EG VR, AR, MR, or 360° Video).
The ACE IT programme is funded by European Regional Development Fund, Greater London Authority, London South Bank University and UAL's London College of Communication.
