Sustainability Breakfast

Join us for the first of our quarterly sustainability breakfasts at the Barclays Eagle Lab in Discovery Park!

The event will be an opportunity to network with like-minded businesses in the area and discuss the sustainability-related issues facing the world. We’ll also hear from a range of speakers about what they’re doing in their particular industries, and what sustainable practices you can take away to address your own goals.

A light breakfast will be provided from 8:30am, featuring locally sourced food and drink.

For those able to stay after 10am, Discovery Park will be hosting a tree planting event immediately after the breakfast, opposite The Gateway building.

Find out more and register here.

 

 

Bake it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Discovery Park will be supporting a charity event to help raise awareness.

We will be hosting a ‘Bake it Pink’ sale in Innovation House foyer between 11am and 1pm on 20th October.

You are encouraged to wear something pink and for all you bakers out there, donations to the ‘Bake it Pink’ sale will be greatly appreciated.

Find out more and donate here.

Business Horror Stories

Join us for an evening of hair-raising narratives as brave entrepreneurs gather to share their most bone-chilling challenges and terrifying encounters in the world of business. From ghastly marketing mishaps to nightmarish customer service encounters, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of the scariest moments that haunted their ventures.

Feel the suspense as founders recount their journeys through dark financial crises, eerie product launches, and the supernatural world of startup failures. But beware! These tales of terror also come with valuable lessons that will send shivers down your spine, ensuring you walk away with a hauntingly good dose of wisdom and inspiration.

Come and join us for an evening of camaraderie, frightful fun, and networking that will leave you with both goosebumps and a renewed entrepreneurial spirit. Embrace the frightful side of running a company and discover that sometimes, the most horrifying experiences lead to the most extraordinary successes!

Find out more and register here.

Masterclass: 8 Steps to Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Laura Davis

An interactive Masterclass to discover the 8 steps to overcome imposter syndrome: speak up, create opportunities and make an impact.

In this 60 Minute Masterclass you will:

  • Explore what imposter syndrome is and how you might experience it
  • Learn how language, words and breathing can help to develop empowering self-talk
  • Play an interactive language game that shifts your thinking, fast
  • Discover the 8 steps you can take to overcome imposter syndrome
  • Understand how Laura works and how you can release what’s holding you back

Join this masterclass to find out more about imposter syndrome and the 8 steps you can take to overcome it.

Find out more here.

 

Creativity Techniques Workshop

Ready to unlock your creative potential? Join us on November 8th for an immersive Creativity Techniques Workshop hosted by the brilliant David Hall, who wowed us at our Innovation Summit back in June.

Discover how to break free from old thinking patterns, ignite fresh ideas, and supercharge innovation!

Join this interactive workshop to break free from old thinking patterns, unlock fresh ideas, and boost innovation. You’ll dive into creative problem-solving and leave with the skills to ignite creativity in your organization. No prior experience needed – just an open mind and enthusiasm!

Location: Brunel Suite, Innovation House, Discovery Park
Cost: £100 (+VAT) per person

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your approach to innovation.

Email David Hall at d.hall@ideascentregroup.com to secure your spot now!

Macmillan Coffee Morning

On Friday 29th September, the New Appointments Group will be hosting their annual Coffee Morning! Opening at 11am, you will find us located just opposite the Social Zone in Innovation House!

You will find, as usual, a whole range of delicious cakes and bakes, both sweet and savoury to purchase and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team are already in a competitive spirit to see who can outbake the others, it will be down to you to judge us!

We hope you can make it!

Pizza and Pint Night

An evening of pizza and drinks at the Barclays Eagle Lab in the Gateway Building.

Come visit the space and meet some of the new faces who’ve joined Discovery Park in the last few months!

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Successful Talent Attraction for Early Stage Founders

Are you an early-stage founder eager to attract and retain top talent for your budding venture? Dive deep with us into the heart of building and promoting a compelling Employer Value Proposition (EVP). Discover the intricacies of defining what truly makes your startup or scale-up stand out in a competitive job market. In this transformative seminar, we’ll unpack:

  • The Pillars of a Robust Employer Brand: Understand its essence and the nuances to make your company irresistibly attractive.
  • Crafting a Magnetic EVP: Get hands-on insights to articulate and magnify the unique value your company brings to attract new employees.
  • Strategies to Showcase Your Brand: Learn effective techniques to promote your EVP to the right audience, in the right way.

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Preparing for Business Exit and Freedom Beyond

When your business has been your life, how do you separate the emotional investment to maximise saleability? How and when should you start to think, and plan for those changes? When is best to exit? What can I do now in terms of future proofing?

Does the above resonate? Why not join us for an event which will give you the opportunity to think about these key questions, focus the mind-set to align your business strategy with helpful guidance from industry experts.

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NHS Kent & Medway Innovation Hub Primary Care Reverse Pitching Event

Join us for an exciting Primary Care Innovation Pitch Event where passionate healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs will showcase their groundbreaking ideas and solutions to address real-world challenges in the primary care sector.

This event serves as a platform for innovators to present their ideas, receive valuable feedback, and potentially secure support to bring their projects to fruition.

Fore more information, please contact scarlett.atkins@discoveryeventcentre.co.uk

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