Building Resilient Innovation: From Budget to Business Growth

📅 Tuesday 3rd December 2025
📍 Greenways Business Park, Chippenham
⏰ 9am – 11:30am (Breakfast & Networking included)

Join us at Greenways Business Park for a thought-provoking morning exploring how government policy, innovation investment, and infrastructure can drive growth for SMEs in the tech, cyber, security, defence, and life sciences sectors.

With the Autumn Budget setting the tone for 2026, our panel of experts will unpack what it means for fast-growing businesses — from funding and R&D incentives to workspace readiness and sustainability.

• Hear an exclusive economic update from a leading economist, Mr Mark Berrisford-Smith, on the key takeaways of the Autumn Budget.
• Gain practical insights on building resilience and scaling innovation in uncertain markets.
• Learn how workspace design and lab infrastructure can fuel collaboration, compliance, and creativity.
• Connect with fellow business leaders, innovators, and investors driving growth across the South West’s innovation economy.

Our expert panel will bring together perspectives from across the ecosystem, policy, property, and practice.

Panelists include:

• Mr Mark Berrisford-Smith - Economist: Offering a breakdown of the Autumn Budget and what it means for SMEs.
• Kastner Laboratory Design: Sharing insights into how flexible and compliant lab and office design can accelerate innovation.
• BCC: Discussing real-world challenges and opportunities in scaling a tech or cyber SME.
• Hosted by Omega RE: Property expert and B Corp advocate, exploring how sustainability, data, and purpose-led growth intersect.

This event is designed for SME leaders, founders, investors, and decision-makers in:

• Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Defence
• Laboratory & Life Sciences
• Property & Innovation Ecosystems

09:00 - 09:30 | Arrival, Coffee & Networking
09:30-10:00| Welcome & Economic Overview
10:05 – 10:45| Panel Discussion: Building Resilient Innovation
10:45 - 11:00 | Audience Q&A & Discussion
11:00 - 11.30 | Networking Breakfast

Free Admission | Spaces are limited – early registration is recommended.

Sponsored by Kastner Laboratory Design, specialists in laboratory and high-specification workspace fitouts that empower innovation across the UK.

If your business is growing and if you want a tour of Greenways please email us on [email protected] or visit our website for more informa`tion https://greenwayschippenham.co.uk

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Greenways Business Park - Unit 7, 1 Bellinger Close, Chippenham, United Kingdom

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