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20 Oct

Accelerating research and development: The competitive advantage of clinical trials in Australia

Discover how Australia’s clinical trial ecosystem can accelerate development, reduce costs, and boost global credibility for innovative therapies.

When: 20 Oct 09:00 - 10:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

20 Oct

Opportunities in the North American Advanced Manufacturing sector

Explore opportunities in North America’s fast-growing advanced manufacturing sector, with a focus on key industries like automotive, EVs, aerospace, and space.

When: 20 Oct 15:00 - 16:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

21 Oct

How to use AI to research your market and competition

Explore how AI-driven research frameworks to process and interpret large datasets, uncover consumer behaviour patterns, track emerging trends, and map competitive landscapes.

When: 21 Oct 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

26 Oct

UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026

Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invite a select cohort of up to 10 high-potential UK innovators to join an exclusive UK delegation to India.

When: 26 Oct 09:00 - 10:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

28 Oct

Australian infrastructure: Are there opportunities for UK companies?

Explore Australia’s infrastructure landscape and discover where UK companies can tap into upcoming projects and opportunities.

When: 28 Oct 09:00 - 10:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

03 Nov

AI for analytics and reporting

Explore how AI can streamline your reporting processes, find hidden patterns, and accelerate analysis.

When: 03 Nov 15:00 - 16:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

04 Nov

How to use AI to scale up your marketing efforts

We'll talk you through which AI tools you can tap into to help you monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across your marketing campaigns, enabling more accurate, region-specific measurement.

When: 04 Nov 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

17 Nov

The Franchise leadership shift: What changes when you recruit your first franchisee

This session explores the critical shift from running a business to leading a network of franchisees, outlining the leadership skills and approaches needed to build strong, successful franchise relationships.

When: 17 Nov 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

25 Nov

Scale Summit Manchester

Map your own constellation of scaleup support at SCALE.

When: 25 Nov 09:30 - 16:30

Where: Outside Lancashire

Host: SCALE

03 Dec

Prompt engineering for businesses

Explore the principles and techniques that can help you communicate effectively with AI systems.

When: 03 Dec 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

07 Dec

UK-India Nutraceutical Cohort 2026

The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is leading a bespoke UK-India Nutraceutical Cohort 2026 for eight UK companies developing innovative nutraceutical products.

When: 07 Dec 09:00 - 10:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

15 Dec

The Franchise Agreement

This session explains the key elements of a franchise agreement in plain terms, helping both buyers and franchisors understand their rights, obligations, and risks before committing.

When: 15 Dec 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Business Academy

13 Jan

Reduce AI risk and confusion

Explore how you can create a responsible framework for AI adoption while maintaining innovation and agility.

When: 13 Jan 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Explore how you can create a responsible framework for AI adoption while maintaining innovation and agility.

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