Grassroots is a hub of creativity and innovation, teeming with ambitious minds looking to make an impact on the world. Our network fosters collaboration, helping early-stage science and technology entrepreneurs come up with ingenious solutions and make the breakthroughs they are looking for.
To enhance these opportunities for growth, we host a range of regular networking socialising events are – giving you the chance to rub shoulders with your soon-to-be successful peers who could help propel your future projects.
Leverage the know-how of our skilled in-house business support team, who are here to support you on your growth journey. From questions on the logistics of running of your business to strategic decision-making advice, we have the expertise and connections to push your business forward.
Scaling Up Scaling up your businesses for growth requires managing the change and putting the right processes and people in place. It’s all about capacity and capability. Does your business have the capacity to grow? Do you have the right infrastructure and team to accommodate growth? What about cash flow….
New Business Development & Customer Acquisition As you start to build your business, business development and customer acquisition are key. Customers are the lifeblood of any business, big or small. Serial entrepreneur and sales expert, Paul Essery, Innovation Director, Wendy Tindsley, and CEO of Innovation Gateway, Matt Pumfrey will advise and discuss putting together a ... Read more
experienced entrepreneurs and M&A experts who have bought and sold multiple companies. Marcus Exall, a partner at Endeavour, a renowned M&A advisory business, and Andy Maher, the managing partner of Endeavour’s M&A practice, will share their insights on successful growth strategies, acquisitions, and business exit. Speakers: Marcus Exall, Partner, Endeavour Marcus is a serial entrepreneur, ... Read more
Whether you're scaling a startup, exploring new markets, or building leadership skills, this series offers something for everyone. Speaker: Dom Icely, Impact IP Lunch Provided | 🤝Networking Opportunity RSVP now to secure your spot or reach out if you'd like more details. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Join us for a casual lunch to explore how Make UK Defence can open doors in the UK defence sector! Unlock Opportunities in the UK Defence Sector – Lunch with Andrew Kinniburgh, Director General, Make UK Defence Are you a small business leader looking to explore new growth opportunities in one of the UK’s most ... Read more
Growing a business shouldn’t feel like holding everything together with sheer willpower. In this masterclass, we explore what it truly means to scale with intention rather than by accident. Drawing on real founder challenges and practical frameworks, this session reveals the three biggest scaling pain points- loss of control, culture dilution, and operational friction- and shows you ... Read more
The Cultivate Growth programme started in October 2025, and since then there have been a series of face to face meetings, combined with podcasts, and general support for our business leaders. Our ambition has to been to provide a structured course for business leaders to supplement our programme. Something to cover leadership, sales, finance, etc. ... Read more
The Innovation Roadshow is on its way to Oxford. Innovation involves challenging the status quo, thinking outside the box, and taking calculated risks to drive progress and achieve breakthrough outcomes. Innovate UK grants provide opportunities for UK businesses to drive growth by innovating, developing novel and enhanced products, processes, or services. Join Monika Dabrowska, the Director ... Read more
Put down roots in a well-established business community of science and technology innovators.
