Non-Dilutive Funding: Grants & Venture Debt

​Join us for a focused session exploring how founders can access and combine non-dilutive capital with venture funding to accelerate growth while maintaining ownership.

​In this 30-minute discussion, experts from Innovate UK and HSBC Innovation Banking will share practical insights on navigating the UK’s funding landscape, from grants and venture debt to the art of blending capital sources effectively.

​Agenda:

• ​Understanding the UK Grant Landscape: Innovate UK (10 mins): When to apply, what makes a strong proposal, and how to align funding with your innovation goals.

• ​How and When to Use Venture Debt: HSBC Innovation Banking (10 mins)
  Learn the fundamentals of venture debt, qualification criteria, and how to balance equity and debt for sustainable growth.

• ​Practical Q&A + Founder Examples: Both Speakers (10 mins): Real-world examples and audience questions exploring how to strategically combine non-dilutive and venture funding.

​Whether you’re preparing your first grant application or considering venture debt as a complement to equity funding, session will help you understand your options, and how to use them to scale with purpose.