EEDA's Understanding Finance for Business programme is designed to help businesses identify and obtain the right type of finance for their business.  The programme is open to businesses with fewer than 250 employees who are looking to secure more than £10,000 of external funding.

The programme will be available across the region and will be run on behalf of EEDA by St John's Innovation Centre. St John's Innovation Centre is a globally renowned business incubator, which has a wealth of experience in working with entrepreneurs and the investment community.

The programme is structured around a series of workshops and support that become more tailored as you move through it.  The initial workshop is about demystifying finance, cutting through the jargon and understanding the options available. Subsequent workshops will cover more specialist subjects such as intellectual property, grants, venture capital or pitching for finance.  Where appropriate firms will be provided with specialist mentors to provide indepth coaching and support. 

Initial workshops are taking place on the following dates and places can be booked by calling book events on 0845 601 1000 or you can register for the programme at www.eeda.org.uk/finance