Events

Here you will find events, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities for businesses provided by Arise, ARU and partners.

We run informal coffee mornings at Arise Innovation Hubs. The aim of these sessions are to increase networking opportunities for members; to encourage links and joint working between members and academics; to engage members with the various support services which the University can provide; and to provide a platform to showcase Arise and the wider university facilities to potential members and the wider Chelmsford and Harlow business community.

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Upcoming Events

EXTERNAL EVENT: Essex Growth Agency Finance Readiness Programme.

EGA fully-funded Finance Readiness Programme helps Essex businesses build confidence, improve financial resilience and explore the right funding opportunities to support sustainable growth.

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Friday 25 September 2026 10:30 | | Arise Innovation Hubs, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1QT | | FREE

Macmillian Coffee morning

Macmillan coffee morning - for Health and Medtech Innovators.

Join us at Arise Innovation Hubs for a relaxed and rewarding Macmillan Coffee Morning. Designed especially with small to Medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs in mind.

Whether you're looking to connect with fellow business owners, explore collaboration opportunities, or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee while supporting a vital cause, this is the perfect setting to do it all.

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Thursday 8 October 2026 9:30 | | Arise Chelmsford Innovation Hub, Alan Cherry Drive Chelmsford CM1 1SQ | | FREE

Business Innovation Unlocked: Essex

(EXTERNAL EVENT) Join innovation experts to discover how innovation funding can support your Essex business with its future innovation plans.

Ready to turn your innovation idea into a stronger funding application? Join this interactive in-person session for Essex businesses to gain practical, expert guidance on navigating innovation grants with confidence.

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Workshop 2: Adapt Digital – Streamlining & Improving Your Business

Arise are supporting Smarter Society with a series of events around the importance of digital. At this event, we are using digital tools and AI to improve efficiency and performance.

Our second workshop features James Howard, who will explore how businesses can build on these digital foundations using AI-powered and agentic workflows to optimise operations, improve productivity and embed digital technology throughout the business.

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Save the date for Arise Innovation Hubs events

Thursday 22 October 2026 9:00 | | STEAMHouse Birmingham | | Free to attend

SAVE THE DATE: Medilink Midlands Innovation Day Roadshow

(EXTERNAL EVENT) This exciting new addition will extend the reach of Innovation Day, creating even more opportunities to connect with pioneering organisations, showcase innovation, and engage with the life sciences community across the region.,

Who should attend? Life sciences companies, NHS, universities, FE colleges, training providers, government, investors, workforce leaders, and sector bodies.

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Friday 30 October 2026 9:30 | | Arise Innovation Hubs, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1QT

FSB Connect Essex - Budget Briefing

(EXTERNAL EVENT) What the budget really means for small business owners and the self-employed.

Join Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and guests as we deconstruct the Budget - translating what that means for you in reality. There will also be plenty of time to network over a hot drink and pastries.

At this event, you’ll get to hear FSB’s reaction to the Budget, hot off the press, and pose questions of our panel hosted by David Bell.

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