helen mincher

Navigating school runs & playdates whilst building a marketing services consultancy for start-up and social enterprises.
Comms manager at #PowerToChange

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

This week we are at @LDNTechWeek. Our Academy President, Sir John Lazar is kicking off a panel on 'The Future of #AI in Complex Industries'

This session explores AI applications unlocking the greatest value, how to create a culture of collaboration and using AI in a practical way.

[helen mincher @HelenMincher]

Our latest report is released today! Comprehensive overview of the deep tech sector.. And if you are wondering what deep tech is - go check out the case studies!

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

🌟 Royal Academy of Engineering State of UK #DeepTech report is released today.

✅ Explore emerging trends, delve into comprehensive #investment data, and discover some of the most exciting innovations in the UK.

👉 Find out more more in our flagship report https://t.co/IWCzME4Qwy

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

🚀 The wait is over! Applications for #EnterpriseFellowships are NOW OPEN!
If you’re an entrepreneur with a game-changing idea, this is your chance to:
✅ Secure funding
✅ Access expert mentorship
✅ Gain skills to launch and scale your business

📅 Deadline: 24 February
👉Apply now: https://t.co/6FeAXQeSJo

#StartupSupport #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #MentorshipMatters #FundingForStartups #EntrepreneurGoals #Startups #EnterpriseSupport

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

🚨 Don’t miss out—applications close 19 November 🚨 Now is your chance to join the #ShottScaleUp Accelerator and gain the support you need to take your startup to the next level.

🚀 This 12-month programme provides tailored mentorship from industry experts, along with funding and tools for growth. Our mentors—specialists across sectors from Healthcare to CleanTech—will work with you to overcome challenges and develop strategies that can scale your impact.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/uy0fLkDlut

#Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #ShottScaleUp #BusinessAccelerator

[helen mincher @HelenMincher]

Representation and viability matter - so good to see this artwork unveiled today in honour of Mechanical engineer, Alice Khan

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

Did you know only about 3% of UK statues represent non-royal women? And none celebrate modern engineers - until today. 🚀

We're changing the narrative by honouring mechanical engineer Alice Kan, with a striking new statue in central London.

Visit the statue until 20 November…

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

📣 FUNDING ALERT: Applications closing soon!

Calling all #North based innovators! Do you have a fantastic idea for an engineering start up? Our pre-accelerator programme can help you turn that into a reality, with:

✅£20k funding
✅Practical support
✅Training to refine and launch

Apply by 30 Sep 👉 https://t.co/seBhpLTTM4
#Funding #StartUp

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

Deadline Extended!

Are you returning to work after a break and have a brilliant idea for a new engineering or tech business? The Regional Talent Engines programme could be your ticket to success.

Our pre-accelerator programme offers:
✅ Practical support
✅ £20k funding
✅ Training to refine your innovation

We’ve extended our application deadline to 30th September and are now welcoming applicants from Wales! Hybrid training is available in Swansea along with our other locations: Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle.

Don’t miss out—apply now 👉 https://t.co/MwrxLQBAA0

#RegionalTalentEngines #Innovation #Ideation #Business #Startup #Funding

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

Today, we're celebrating the graduation of the latest #ShottScaleUpAccelerator cohort at the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub These 15 ambitious startup leaders represent some of the UK’s most exciting engineering SMEs, having spent the last year gaining valuable business leadership skills and using a £10,000 training grant to boost their growth and development.

From quantum computing to biotech and drones, we'll hear their bold, world-changing ideas as they pitch their innovative products and services at today's Demo Day. It’s set to be an inspiring evening with a community of innovators, tech leaders and investors. We're proud to have supported their growth! Get to know them>> https://t.co/OELwmHgKBl
#ShottScaleUp #leadership #startups

[Enterprise Hub @RAEng_Hub]

Primed to accelerate with #RegionalTalentEngines! Are you based in North East England and dream of starting your own business?

We can help you get your idea started, with a £20k grant and a package of hybrid training, coaching and networking. Apply now: https://t.co/iFF8sZzVT8

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

#CommunityEnergy 🌞 | Check out this pioneering initiative from a collective of community businesses to boost the transition to net zero, accelerate energy security and provide brighter futures for local people 👉🏾 https://t.co/XL0sz2fN15

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

We're spotlighting community businesses providing mental health support for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Find out more about the #communityorgs supporting local people's mental well-being!🌍

💚 @greensynergylin
💚 @NewWortleyCC
💚 @Greenslate_Farm
💚 @NewquayOrchard
💚@HomeSunderland

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

📢Today we launch our manifesto outlining how govt can create the conditions for community businesses to thrive.

It explores how they can give communities the power to control the spaces, services & spending decisions that impact their local area. Visit➡️ https://t.co/0GZaUzLM6q

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

REPORT | #CommunityBusiness IS #ClimateAction

Our latest report, in partnership with @IPPRNorth and @localitynews outlines the enormous and largely untapped potential of community businesses to create positive climate action.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/UpuhsNSc7w

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

Join us on Mon 11 Sept at 1pm for our Empowering Places webinar!

Learn how our 5-year program helped create prosperous communities by strengthening community anchors & seeding sustainable clusters of community businesses in deprived areas. Register 👉 https://t.co/rRY402g4pY

[helen mincher @HelenMincher]

THIS 👏
Huge well done to all involved on getting to this stage 😎

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

NEWS ❇️ | Today 5 community businesses launch a groundbreaking #CommunityEnergy collective, seeking to raise £2.5 million to take ownership of 7 solar farms.

@WillDGWalker explores Power to Change's role in this and what big impact we hope to achieve 👉 https://t.co/rtKdRHMYTM

[helen mincher @HelenMincher]

Great to see the work we’ve been doing with the Diversity Fund called out here

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

How can we tackle social investments diversity problem? 💭

@GoodFinanceUK , @UbeleInitiative and @CAFVenturesome share their thoughts in the latest and last article in our Rebalancing the Books series in partnership with @pioneerspost. 💪

Read now. ⬇

https://t.co/RvuKqGO1Rh

#socimp #impinv #diversity

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

LAST FEW DAYS TO APPLY ⌛ | Got an idea how community tech might help your community business?

The Discovery Fund will help you develop that idea, provide a network, process and the skills to move forward.

APPLY NOW 👉 https://t.co/mzjKdZfHMg
@CarefulTrouble

[Power to Change @powertochange_]

CLOSING SOON! | Are you part of a community business and open to exploring community tech-based ideas to meet some of the challenges your community or business face?

If so, the Discovery Fund in partnership with @CarefulTrouble is for you!

APPLY NOW👉 https://t.co/mzjKdZfHMg

[Fergus Arkley FRSA @FergusArkley]

I need to get Ben in more often - great 1st hand description of the what and why around community tech @Solidaritech_

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

Community businesses can reap huge dividends for local areas.

But how do we unlock their potential? And what role can #LocalGov play in this?

@tdaviespugh from @peoplesbiz sets out his stall 👀👇https://t.co/d614voEmJc