START UP Events and Workshops
Connect and establish skills to help you start or grow a business or self-employed career
START UP x Arrow drop-in
Ready to transform early ideas into real‑world innovations? Drop in and meet Justin Souter, Senior Innovation Associate on Arrow — a programme that helps North East businesses access world‑class research, expertise, and facilities from four regional universities.
Arrow supports founders and innovators to solve technical challenges, explore new ideas, and accelerate commercialisation. Justin has worked with 500+ founders, coached startups who went on to raise millions, and delivered some of the region’s most impactful business support programmes.
Whether you’re shaping your first idea or planning your next move, this drop‑in gives you direct access to Arrow’s innovation support and the chance to build the connections that help ideas take off.
- Thursday 7 May 10:00-11:30
- START UP space, King's Gate
All our events and workshops are delivered by experienced industry professionals and advisers. They are open to students and graduates for up to two years. We also welcome colleagues to attend.
Students and graduates can register for events and workshops through MyCareer. Colleagues can email us to reserve a space.
To view all of our upcoming events, click the button below and select the 'Work For Yourself' and 'START UP Workshops' event types.