Business Talks: The UK economic outlook and prospects for the South-East region

Make sure your business is in the mix - get your tickets and support now

In the light of recent geopolitical events and market turmoil, the outlook for the UK economy seems more uncertain than ever.

To get a better idea of where we are headed, please join the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance for its inaugural public lecture to be delivered by Professor Stephen Millard, Deputy Director (Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting) at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), on Wednesday 22 March from 5pm

Run with support from our strategic partners, the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, Professor Millard will present NIESR’s latest view on the economic outlook for the United Kingdom. He will share an expert analysis of the impact of the Spring Budget and the series of significant fiscal and monetary policy events that preceded it. As part of his presentation, Professor Millard will provide a current view on the economic prospects for the South-East region.

Book your free ticket at: https://UKeconomicoutlook.eventbrite.co.uk

Is your business looking to grow?

Are you a business looking to grow but not sure how to do it? We want companies to join our Solent scaleup programme, which is designed to evaluate the capability and competency strengths and gaps within a company that support or prevent its ability to scaleup.

Companies engaging in the programme will undertake an online diagnostic (typically taking 20 minutes), followed by a face-to-face conversation (typically 1hr) with the University's research team who will then produce a scaleup report and recommended actions.

Following the report, we will provide a series of bespoke workshops (Four half day sessions), hosted by research practitioners and business entrepreneurs through a series of peer-led conversations to help explore solutions, build a personal long-term support network and provide support in turning the report into an action plan.

For more information and to register visit https://sites.google.com/port.ac.uk/solentscaleup

EnterpriseFest showcases startup talent

The University of Portsmouth EnterpriseFest takes place on 30 March at the University's Eldon Building from 5 to 8pm.

The event is an opportunity to showcase, share, and celebrate the breadth of the University’s enterprising and entrepreneurial initiatives.

You can meet University graduates, and staff showcasing their business startups. The keynote speaker is Rachel Lowe MBE, successful entrepreneur and University graduate. Rachel was the first female entrepreneur to join our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme, back in 2018.

Healthtech symposium and networking

The Supporting Innovation and Growth in Healthcare Technologies (SIGHT) business programme developed by the University of Portsmouth is hosting The Healthtech Acceleration Symposium and Matchmaking 2023 event at Portsmouth Guildhall on 30 March.

The event aims to explore some of the prominent challenges around developing new health technologies and seeks to provide engagement and networking opportunities for Healthtech businesses, enabling them to meet with a tailored audience of clinicians, patient research representatives/patients, academics, business development experts and support organisations.

A variety of topics will be discussed in main stage presentations including challenges for MSK implants and surgery, Surgery 4.0, Respiratory, Rehab and Mental health, round table discussions under different themes such as access to finance and funding, regulatory, health economics, designing a study, business development, and dedicated spaces for pre-arranged 1:1 meetings.

Book your place here: https://www.sightprogramme.co.uk/healthtech-symposium-2023/