Pathway to Innovate Clinic

What participants get:

• A structured clinic experience focused on identifying real business challenges.

• Practical learning + collaboration with peers and facilitators.

• A tailored 90-day innovation plan (clear actions, owners, and milestones).

Who Should Attend
The innovation clinic is designed for SMEs from across all industry sectors - including but not limited to manufacturing, technology, digital, engineering, MedTech, and food, services, pharma etc — who are actively planning or pursuing innovation in their products, services, processes, or business models. These companies are growth-oriented businesses with commitment to entrepreneurial change and innovation and who want to embed innovation and entrepreneurial practices into their organisation, build their own capacity and access the supports to help them achieve their goals.   

 

What participants get:

• A structured clinic experience focused on identifying real business challenges.
• Practical learning + collaboration with peers and facilitators.
• A tailored 90-day innovation plan (clear actions, owners, and milestones).

Who Should Attend

The innovation clinic is designed for SMEs from across all industry sectors - including but not limited to manufacturing, technology, digital, engineering, MedTech, and food, services, pharma etc — who are actively planning or pursuing innovation in their products, services, processes, or business models. These companies are growth-oriented businesses with commitment to entrepreneurial change and innovation and who want to embed innovation and entrepreneurial practices into their organisation, build their own capacity and access the supports to help them achieve their goals.   

Pathway to Innovate events provide more than just information—they offer the tools and connections you need to position your business for long-term success.

Key benefits of attending:

• Actionable Expertise: Learn strategies to grow, compete, and strengthen your business from experienced industry professionals.
• Tailored Advice: Participate in Innovation Clinics to address your specific challenges and identify the right support options.
• Peer Networking: Build relationships with other SME leaders to share insights and create valuable partnerships.
• Clear Roadmap: Gain a straightforward plan for accessing funding, training, and specialised expertise.

Format & Agenda

Duration: 8:30am–1:30pm

• 8:30 - 9:00 - Registration, Tea/Coffee, Networking 
• 9:00 - 9:15 - Welcome, Introductions & Agenda
• 9:15 - 10:00 - framing – goals, context, expected outputs
• Innovation diagnostic / challenge definition; what problem are we solving and why now
• 10:00 - 11:00: Innovation lab/workshop – facilitated exercises (ideation, prioritisation, value, feasibility)
• 11:00 - 11:20: Networking Break
• 11:20 - 12:30 : 90-day plan build – actions, owners, timelines, risks, and metrics
• 12:30 - 1:00: Q&A & Plan Review
• 1:00 - 1:30: SME Speaker / Regional Support Discussion 
• 1:30 - 1:40: Close & follow-up path – next milestones, optional workshops/masterclasses
• 1:40: Lunch & Networking