Accelerate your business: funding insights 2025

The Business Funding Summit 2025 is the flagship event of the Business Growth West Midlands Investment Readiness Programme, delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice.

The summit brings together ambitious SMEs, investors and funding specialists for a full day of insights, networking and practical support. Whether you are seeking finance, exploring growth opportunities or looking to strengthen your strategic partnerships, this event will help you move to your next stage of development.

What to expect

Throughout the day you’ll be able to explore an SME marketplace showcasing more than 50 West Midlands businesses, giving you the chance to discover new products, services and collaboration opportunities. You’ll hear directly from angel investors, venture capital specialists and fund managers during dedicated investor panels, offering clear insights into what they look for when backing a business.

The programme also features real success stories from SMEs that have scaled with the right support and funding, alongside a keynote session from a founder with strong roots in the region. With plenty of time for networking, the event creates a valuable space to meet entrepreneurs, investors and growth partners who can help drive your business forward.

Why attend

• Connect with peers, investors and sector specialists.
• Gain practical knowledge from leaders in the funding landscape.
• Identify the routes to finance that can support your next phase of growth.