Events

Here you will find events, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities for businesses provided by Arise, ARU and partners.

We run informal monthly coffee mornings at Arise Innovation Hubs. The aim of these sessions are to increase networking opportunities for business occupants; to encourage links and joint working between occupants and academics; to engage occupants with the various support services which the University can provide; and to provide a platform to showcase Arise and the wider university facilities to potential occupants and the wider Chelmsford and Harlow business community.

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Upcoming Events

TBAT partner

Thursday 14 May 2026 10:00 | | Webinar|| FREE

Grants Unlocked: Your Guide to Innovation Funding in the UK & Europe

Are you looking to secure grant funding for your next R&D or innovation project?

Join TBAT Innovation for this expert-led webinar with Esther Lawrence, their Head of Business Development (Grants), where you'll explore the latest opportunities for securing grant funding across both UK and European schemes.

You’ll take a deep dive into how to access funding from programmes such as Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, Eureka, and the European Innovation Council (EIC) – and how to strengthen your application to maximise success.

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Coffee morning for businesses in Harlow

Thursday 21 May 2026 10:30 | | Online || Harlow Innovation Park Maypole Boulevard Harlow Essex CM17 9TX || Free

Networking Coffee morning in Harlow, sponsored by Freedom BC.

Arise Innovation Hub is delighted to welcome you to our Coffee Morning in Harlow, proudly sponsored by Freedom BC. Freedom BC is an experienced business coaching practice with over 15 years of supporting SMEs to grow sustainably and achieve their business goals.

These informal gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow members, local businesses, and organisations in a relaxed and supportive environment.

We will also hear from Andy Sleet, Business Coach at Freedom BC, who will be speaking on The Tiers to Business Freedom. Andy will explore the five stages that businesses typically progress through, helping you identify where you are now and what it takes to move confidently to the next tier, without compromising what you’ve already built.

This event is ideal for businesses operating in the Health and MedTech sectors, as well as those working in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital, and Technology.

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Arise and Shine

Thursday 4 June 2026 19:00 | | Chelmsford |

Arise and Shine

Arise & Shine is the summer event for Arise Innovation Hubs, created to celebrate progress, partnerships and the impact being driven across the region’s innovation ecosystem.

The event brings together a curated group of industry leaders, academics and strategic partners to reflect on achievements delivered through Arise and to share a forward‑looking view of what comes next. It highlights how collaboration across life sciences, advanced manufacturing and design technology is supporting business growth, skills development and innovation.

Arise & Shine showcases real success stories, recognises the organisations and partners that help enable this work, and connecting enterprise, research and opportunity.

More than a celebration, the event provides a moment to acknowledge how far the community has come and to set the direction for continued collaboration and innovation‑led growth across the region.