Innovation & Investment in the North where innovation meets capital

This session brings together leaders at the intersection of innovation, investment, and impact, exploring how ideas become scalable ventures that drive regional regeneration. Alan Reid, Innovate UK Business Growth, supports SMEs in turning innovation into investment-ready ventures. Stuart Thompson, Reorient Consulting, aligns strategy, leadership, and capital to unlock sustainable growth. Dr Phil Leigh, University of Cumbria / Electech Innovation Cluster, bridges research, energy systems, and business collaboration to power transformation across the North.