# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Topics will be: funding and finance, what academia can do for our members and how to engage with our higher education providers.About this EventJoin the Western Regional Defence & Security Cluster for it's next event.Event sponsored by Future Talent Group.This in-person session will focus on two key areas for our members:Access to finance and investment opportunitiesEngaging with universities to unlock talent, research, and partnershipsThe event brings together industry, academia, and key stakeholders to explore how collaboration can support business growth, innovation, and access to funding.What to expect:Expert insights on funding and finance routesPractical guidance on working with higher education institutionsUpdates from UKDI and Royal NavyOpportunities to network with fellow members and partnersA structured agenda including presentations and discussionSpaces are limited - lunch will be provided. Parking on-site is limited, please use public transport where possible.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fafc9cd0-6952-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h669-dc000000-gmir.png Agenda?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMCoffee, Registration & Networking?: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM WO2 John Morrish – Health and Safety Overview?: 10:05 AM - 10:15 AMCommodore Tris Kirkwood OBE ADC, Royal Navy - Welcome & Navel Update?: 10:15 AM - 10:20 AMJosh Simpkins, Future Talent Group - Member & Sponsor Presentation?: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AMBen Cooper, Tech Southwest - Angel Investor Programme?: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Martyn Gill, Sidekick – Pre-seed funding and advice?: 10:40 AM - 10:50 AMEdward Tellwright, British Business Bank?: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AMSpeaker TBC, Financial Advice - Deloitte?: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AMJames Neely, NCC - Access to Finance?: 11:10 AM - 11:15 AMIsaac Knight, Kahootz - Member Presentation?: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AMCoffee Break?: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMMike Madden, UKDI - Update?: 11:45 AM - 11:55 AMAlex Greenwood, University of Bristol - Engagement?: 11:55 AM - 12:05 PMMatt Studley, UWE - Engagement?: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PMSpeaker TBC, University of Bath - Engagement?: 12:15 PM - 12:25 PMAlex Clancy, Yeovil College - Being a DTEC Provider?: 12:25 PM - 12:30 PMSam Baynham, ConeX - Member Presentation?: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMLunch & Networking?: 02:00 PMEvent Ends
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/wrdsc-access-to-finance-and-higher-education/100001989220229254
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: HMS Flying Fox, Royal Navy Reserve Training Centre
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bristol
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: HMS Flying Fox, Royal Navy Reserve Training Centre
- **lat**: 51.43438519999999
- **long**: -2.6167515
- **full address**: HMS Flying Fox, Royal Navy Reserve Training Centre, Winterstoke Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education being held?
  - **A:** WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at HMS Flying Fox, Royal Navy Reserve Training Centre, Winterstoke Road, Bristol, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education?
  - **A:** WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education is organized by Western Regional Defence & Security Cluster.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WRDSC: Access to Finance & Higher Education sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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