Next Steps for UK Startups Policy
Tue 16 Sept
|Virtual


Time & Location
16 Sept 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
Virtual
About the event
Join Gareth Thomas MP, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports, Department for Business and Trade, key stakeholders and policymakers as they assess the Government's new Small Business Strategy and chart the path ahead for UK entrepreneurship. This timely conference will examine critical areas including access to finance, digital adoption, regulatory reform, and support for high-growth businesses.
VenturePath Proposition Lead, Ian Merricks, will be among industry leaders discussing how new initiatives like the British Growth Fund and Green Growth Guarantee Scheme can reduce barriers for start-ups and SMEs. Sessions will explore practical steps to improve growth prospects, boost productivity, and enhance the UK's innovation landscape.
The discussions build on recent government measures including expanded British Business Bank funding, new productivity programmes, and recommendations from the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce, providing attendees with actionable insights for navigating the evolving policy environment.
This event is open to all. To secure your place, please purchase tickets via the link here.