Sustainable Chemicals insights and learning series

Gain valuable insights into the private investment landscape about what businesses should know about fundraising, discover how it could help accelerate your sustainable chemicals innovation, and learn best practice tips.

This event is part of a series

When

22 September 2026
10 November 2026
12 January 2027 - date TBC
09 March 2027 - date TBC

Location

Online
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About the event

Join the Sustainable Chemicals insights and learning series, part of the Sustainable Chemicals Innovation Network. This second theme in the series is designed to help innovators in the sustainable chemicals community better understand the private investment landscape and explore new opportunities for growth.

This session will provide an introduction to private investment, how it differs from grants and other funding sources, and why it may be an attractive option for your business. You will learn how to connect with investors, understand the different stages and types of investment available, and hear examples of investors actively supporting innovation in the sector.

We will also explore investment support programmes, including investor readiness initiatives, that can help businesses prepare for and secure investment.

Why attend?

Attendees can expect:

  • an introduction to private investment and how it differs from grant funding
  • insights into investor readiness programmes and other support available
  • learn how to position yourself successfully to fundraise for your business
  • an overview of different stages and levels of investment
  • real-world examples of businesses that have successfully attracted private investment
  • practical guidance on the investment process and what to expect
  • an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session

Who should attend?

This series would benefit:

  • businesses looking to better understand the private investment landscape
  • innovators interested in attracting private investment to support growth and commercialisation
  • sustainable chemical businesses and innovators
  • private investors looking to explore and connect with innovators working in the sustainable chemicals space

This is an inclusive webinar, so even if you do not fit neatly into one of the categories above, you are very welcome to join if you have an interest in the topic.

Webinar sessions

Navigating the world of private investment

22 September 2026 | 11:00-12:00

November session – date and theme TBC

10 November 2026 | 11:00-12:00

January session – date and theme TBC

12 January 2027 | 11:00-12:00

March session – date and theme TBC

9 March 2027 | 11:00-12:00

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.

If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.

Programme

This Event is part of Sustainable Chemicals Innovation Network.

Bringing together industry and innovators to reimagine carbon and defossilising the UK Chemicals industry for a cleaner future and a robust UK chemicals economy/ to drive economic growth for the UK.

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