# Event Details - **Event Name**: Funding Accelerator: Keep Control & Fund Your Business - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to fund your business without giving up equity - options to grow while staying in controlAbout this EventLooking to grow your business without giving up equity? This session is for founders who don’t want equity investment right now. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore non-dilutive funding options that let you raise capital while keeping ownership. From grants and competitions to crowdfunding, revenue-based finance, and strategic partnerships - you’ll learn how to fund your business your way. You’ll also hear a real-world founder story and get practical tools to start building your own funding strategy.Why attend? ▪ Stay in control: Learn how to grow without equity investment.▪ Explore funding options: Discover grants, competitions, crowdfunding, and more.▪ Build your plan: Leave with a roadmap and actionable next steps for your funding journey.▪ Hear from founders and experts: Learn from their experience and knowledge and apply it to your businessSpeaker Bios:Hear real stories from founders and experts who’ve navigated the funding journey, what worked, what didn’t, and what they’ve learnt.Speakers TBCThis session is ideal for:Founders and entrepreneurs at any stage of growthBusiness owners exploring funding for the first timeStartups looking to scale without equity investment (at this stage)Anyone who wants to fund their business on their own termsPre-event Actions: To get the most out of this session, please complete the following before attending:1. Download the NatWest Accelerator AppAvailable on iOS and Android. This is your hub for resources, updates, and community support.2. Click on “Funding Accelerator”Navigate to the Funding Accelerator section to access session materials and updates.3.Apply to join the Funding GroupApply to join the Funding Group to gain access to our exclusive group where you can:• Ask funding-related questions• Share your funding goals• Connect with fellow entrepreneursFinally, please complete this short pre-joining survey Disclaimer (1.0)All information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the presentation. Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, Ulster Bank, or any third party. 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