Healthcare firms advised to get clued up about funding
HEALTHCARE technology companies across South Yorkshire are being encouraged to attend an introductory seminar to find out about a new investment readiness programme in the region.
The Yorkshire Forward Access to Finance for Healthcare Technology Companies programme was launched earlier this year and is already supporting a number of companies seeking funding to grow and develop.
A free half day introductory seminar will be held at the offices of Grant Thornton on Broadfield Court, Sheffield on July 15 starting at 8.30am.
As spaces are limited, interested companies should register their details at www.investinginhealth.co.uk. They will then be contacted to receive their place.
The Access to Finance programme gives healthcare technology companies the knowledge, advice, tools and resources needed to access equity funding from national and international investors.
The introductory seminar, which is the first of a series of activities on the programme, will provide companies with an insight into what investors are looking for, current investment trends and an understanding of how the programme can make them investor ready.
Programme manager Phil Whaley of Grant Thornton said: “These seminars will not only provide companies with more information about the programme itself but will also give people an opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, build their networks and learn more about equity funding in general.
“Experience shows that taking the time up-front helps increase the chances of securing funding by presenting a credible business proposition to providers of finance.”
The Access to Finance programme forms part of Yorkshire Forward’s ongoing strategy to support the development of the healthcare technologies industry in the region.
