Researcher Workshops: Finance Basics: Sources of Funding
Explore your funding options and make informed choices for your venture
Choosing how to fund a new venture can feel complex. Understanding the options available can help you make informed decisions about what may be appropriate at each stage of your business journey.
This interactive workshop introduces different sources of funding that can help you start and develop a business. It covers traditional options, including grants, awards, debt and equity, as well as alternative approaches such as crowdfunding.
Through group activities and discussion, you will explore the advantages and disadvantages of each option, consider what might work best for your venture and learn where to look for potential funding. No previous knowledge is required.
In this workshop, you will:
Explore different sources of funding, including grants, awards, debt, equity and crowdfunding
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each funding option
Consider which types of funding may be suitable at different stages of a business journey
Make a more informed decision about how to fund your venture
Learn where to look for relevant funding opportunities
Apply the learning to your own business idea or venture
Facilitators
Dr Laura Etchells, Enterprise Business Development Manager, MEC
Materials Provided
Presentation slides will be made available after the workshop.
Find out more about MEC's full offering for researchers by exploring our Researcher Pathway.
**Please sign up to this event by following the link to the Training Catalogue **
Open to UoM PGRs and Staff only.