Investment Readiness
Fast-track investment and product development. Learn directly from Damon Bonser, CEO of the British Design Fund, and discover how to build strong investor relationships, tell a compelling business story, and bring your product to life with expert tools like SOLIDWORKS for Startups.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
All applicants need to have a registered or operating business in London.
The programme will take place at Solid Solutions, 12 Hammersmith Grove, 9th Floor, Hammersmith, W6 7AP
9.30 - 15.45
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What You’ll Learn
- How Investors Think
Hear from Damon Bonser about what venture capitalists look for, how they evaluate opportunities, and how to position your startup for success.
- From Idea to Product
Watch a live demo of how to take your idea from sketch to prototype with SOLIDWORKS, and learn how to streamline your design and development. SOLIDWORKS is powerful 3D CAD software that helps you design, visualise, and prototype physical products faster.
- Connect & Collaborate
Meet other founders, startup teams, and innovation partners to build your network and find new opportunities for collaboration.
Who It's For
- Early-stage startups building physical products
- Founders seeking venture capital or exploring funding options
- Product developers wanting to speed up design and prototyping
- Entrepreneurs aiming to scale and reach commercial readiness
- London-based businesses (or individuals with a UTR number)
What You’ll Get
- Access to a free full-day workshop and networking session
- Insight from an established venture capital fund
- 12 months of free SOLIDWORKS for Startups access
- Direct support and training to accelerate product development
- A place in a growing network of like-minded founders
Why Attend
- Hear directly from Damon Bonser, CEO of the British Design Fund
- See what investers look for and how to stand out when raising capital
- Watch a live SOLIDWORKS demo and learn how to speed up product development
- Get hands-on insights to take your idea from sketch to prototype
- Meet other founders, designers, and investors in a focused, collaborative setting
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This project is funded by the Mayor of London and UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Funding Details
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.
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