Thank You to Our Partners
Thank you to our partners, we really do appreciate your support and being part of our inspiring day.
Thank you to our partners, we really do appreciate your support and being part of our inspiring day.
UMi makes it easier for businesses to do more and go further, with the best information, expertise and finance. Since 2007, we’ve helped more than 675,000 businesses, defrayed £330m in grants and loans, leveraged £660m of private investment, created or safeguarded 43,500 jobs and facilitated contract wins worth £200m. Through our new Get Funding service, we're making it even easier to secure business grants, finance and investment. Dedicated Business Funding Advisers will guide you throughout the entire journey, ensuring you get the right package from 400+ grant schemes, 180+ finance providers and a UK wide investment network. Meaning you can focus on what matters most, growing your business.
RTC North is a leading UK provider of business support and innovation services, established in 1989. It helps businesses across the north of England innovate, grow and compete globally. Partnering with local authorities, universities, and private sector firms, RTC delivers expert guidance in business growth, digital transformation, commercialisation, skills development, and internationalisation. With a strong focus on enterprise and innovation, RTC empowers businesses to access new markets, develop products, and achieve sustainable success. Its comprehensive support helps companies adapt and thrive in a competitive environment. For more information, visit www.rtcnorth.co.uk
Ward Hadaway is one of the UK's Top 75 law firms and a long-time supporter of the Forum. With more than 450 staff and over 90 partners, they are a full service law firm with a reputation for quality, innovation and a partner-led commitment to client service excellence.
House Seven is a contemporary wellness collective dedicated to supporting mental health and holistic wellbeing for individuals, couples, and families of all ages, both in person and online. Our diverse team of experienced talking therapists, yoga teachers, mindfulness practitioners, aesthetic and wellness specialists work together to create a nurturing space where emotional, physical, and mental health are treated with equal care. Whether you're navigating anxiety, supporting your child, strengthening relationships, seeking space to reset or joining a group activity, House Seven offers a range of services—from therapy and meditation to mindful movement, nutrition, executive coaching, and self-care treatments. Rooted in compassion and evidence-based practice, our mission is to help you feel better, inside and out. Now welcoming new clients and collaborators.
Maven Capital Partners is one of the UK’s leading private equity firms, with a long track record of supporting and investing in high growth privately owned companies, supporting UK entrepreneurs to realise their growth potential. In the North East, we manage 3 regional funds and invest on behalf of the Maven VCTs, providing funding for growth capital, management buyouts, buy and build projects and equity value release.
