NIAB Innovation Farm

2013 Events

We host a series of events each year to promote the power of plant genetic innovation, offer support our project partners and provide FREE assistance for small to medium businesses (SME's), these events offer a mix of seminars, discussions, one to one advice, networking and a guided tour of NIAB Innovation Farm exhibits.

Wednesday, 01 May 2013Masterclasses - And what do you do? Developing the perfect sales pitch (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday, 14 May 2013Masterclasses - Getting the most out of social media
Tuesday, 21 May 2013Masterclasses - Choosing the right path: Business planning for success
Wednesday, 05 June 2013Masterclasses - Know your numbers: financial management for early-stage businesses
Tuesday, 18 June 2013Masterclasses - Apply yourself: Securing suitable funding
Wednesday, 26 June 2013Key Challenge event:- Growing whatever the weather
Tuesday, 02 July 2013Key Challenge event:- Bio-fortification and dietary choice
Wednesday, 03 July 2013Masterclasses - Forewarned is forarmed: managing business growth
Friday, 12 July 2013Key Challenge event:- Growing more with less
Thursday, 18 July 2013Key Challenge event:- Meeting future energy and food demands
Thursday, 12 September 2013Business assistance event - Microbrewers event


Key Challenge events

These flagship workshop events are aimed at providing our academic partners with a platform to engage directly with small to medium size businesses (SMEs). We want to inspire an effective and productive two-way dialogue that helps our academic and industry partners to understand how they can best work together. Download our flyer

Business assistance events

10.30-15.00
Reception Centre, Park Farm, Villa Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ - Directions to the new venue

To book, click the following link: http://innovationfarm.eventbrite.co.uk/ Once you have booked your place a member of the project will be in touch with you to arrange a pre-meeting and formally register you onto the project.

And…what do you do? Developing the perfect sales pitch
Delivered by:- Presenting good practice
Wed 1st May 2013 & Wed 15th May 2013 (SOLD OUT)

Getting the most out of social media
Delivered by:- Finley Design & The Food Marketing Expert
Tue 14th May 2013 - Intermediate & Wed 11th September 2013 - Advanced

Choosing the right path: Business planning for success
Delivered by:- Axiom-e
Tues 21st May 2013 & Tue 23rd July 2013

Know your numbers: financial management for early stage businesses
Delivered by:- Axiom-e
Wed 5th June 2013 & Thurs 8th August 2013

Apply yourself: Securing suitable finance
Delivered by:- Axiom-e
Tues 18th June 2013 & Fri 23rd August 2013

Growing your business through effective marketing communications
Delivered by:- England Marketing
Mon 10th June 2013 - Intermediate & Wed 18th September 2013 - Advanced

Forewarned is forearmed: Managing business growth
Delivered by:- Axiom-e
Wed 3rd July 2013 & Fri 6th September 2013

Microbrewer’s event
10.00am - 16.00
Download our flyer
Thursday 12th September 2013
Reception Centre, Park Farm, Villa Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ

Find out about the latest trends in microbrewing and new innovations in developing heritage barleys for improved malting qualities. Learn about hops, brewing on a small scale and meet some leading experts in the industry. Read more

Corporate events

Cereals
Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th June 2013
Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire - Read more

Cambridge Open Day
Tuesday 25th June 2013
Reception Centre, Park Farm, Villa Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ - Directions to the new venue