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'Ask the Expert' - with University of Sussex

'How can innovation help my business come back better post-COVID?'

 

Come and hear from University of Sussex Innovation expert Professor Jeremy Kent-Hall about how innovation can support your business with coming back better, greener and more sustainably post-COVID.

 

Chief Executive of Sussex Innovation, Nigel Lambe, will show how adopting new innovative business models has allowed businesses to pivot during challenging times and Dr Sue Baxter, Director of the Innovation and Business Partnerships team and Kate Thorpe, Deputy Head of Business Partnerships, will let you know how your business can get connected to innovation experts at Sussex and start benefiting from the competitive edge it offers right now

 

Date: Thursday 15th April

Time: 11:00-12:00

 

Book you place HERE

 

Agenda

11:00 Dr Sue Baxter, Director Innovation and Business Partnerships, University of Sussex: Introducing Innovation at Sussex

11:05 Prof Jeremy Kent Hall, Director of Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex Business School

11:20 Nigel Lambe, Chief Executive Sussex Innovation: How SINC have been supporting innovative businesses through COVID

11:35 Kate Thorpe, Deputy Head Business Engagement: Engaging with innovation at Sussex

11:45 Q&A

12:00 Finish

 

 

How to join the Webinar:

The Webinar will take place via Zoom. If you haven't already, you will need to sign up to this resource (for free) in order to gain access to this session.

Once you have booked your place, you will receive further details and an access code which will enable you to join.

'Ask the Expert' - with University of Sussex

15 April, 2021

12:00 - 12:00

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