[ CLC NW matchmaking and Entrepreneurship Prize | Networking event ]

On Tuesday 4th December, CLC North-West will host an informal session in London at Huckletree West for EIT Food partners to meet, pitch and share ideas before joining EIT Food's first  Entrepreneurship Prize.

Registration to both events is now open until 30 November!  Register here [https://eitfoodnwclcmarketplace.eventbrite.co.uk]

During the day, core partners from the NW CLC region will pitch to colleagues from across the EIT Food community before breaking out into informal networking. Partners from other CLCs, RisingFoodStars and the Food Accelerator Network are also most welcome to attend.

As an additional service to partners, a member of the Operations Team from EIT Food will be in attendance in the afternoon to brief on upcoming grant and reporting actions and answer queries. Our locally based Programme Managers will also be available to give updates on progress in their respective priority areas.

Outline Schedule:

• 9.30am: Arrival, Coffee and networking10am: Introduction/ Update on Call application process; CLC Partner Pitching in the auditorium12 noon - 3.30pm: Networking opportunities. An informal finger buffet lunch will be served and guests are encouraged to use the auditorium seating, VR Room, atrium and surrounding breakout spaces.
• An event networking tool will go live in the week before the event (networkapp.eu)
• 1pm-3pm: Informal briefing sessions at the front of the auditorium from EIT Food Operations team and our Programme Managers.
• Attendees are also encouraged to register for the Entrepreneurship Prize event beginning from 3.30pm at the same venue. Please select this option at check out and a follow up invite will be sent.