Innovation Connect & Eagle Labs - Lunch and Learn: Unlocking Success with Innovate UK Grants
Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: University Learning Centre - Room 1.24
Lunch: Free!
Getting funding from Innovate UK isn’t just about having a great idea - it’s about knowing how to present it. Join us for an exclusive, practical session with Monika Dabrowska, Director of Innovaction Global and Monitoring Service Provider at Innovate UK, as she reveals what truly makes a successful grant application.
This is your chance to hear directly from someone who sees hundreds of Innovate UK-funded projects - and knows exactly what separates the winners from the rest.
Monika will guide you through the three key pillars that make or break a successful grant proposal:
- Innovation: What Innovate UK really looks for in innovative projects - and how to showcase yours.
- Team: How to present your team’s capability and credibility to deliver on your ambitious goals.
- Budget: Tips on building a robust and realistic budget that aligns with funding expectations.
This session is designed for:
- Startups and scale-ups planning to apply for Innovate UK funding
- R&D leaders and innovation managers
- University spinouts and tech entrepreneurs
- Anyone interested in understanding the funding landscape and improving their chances of success
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from someone at the heart of the UK innovation funding ecosystem. Reserve your spot today!
About the presenter:
is the Founder & Director of, an innovation consulting company that helps organisations improve performance and achieve their goals and vision by raising grants and managing R&D funded projects.
Monika is also a Monitoring Service Provider at Innovate UK. She is assigned to successful grant application projects and is a key point of contact for participants.
Monika has 15 years of experience in obtaining EU and UK funding and providing management for R&D and investment projects to public and private organisations. Working with maritime, healthcare, energy, and IT companies, she is adding value to teams looking for intelligent, insightful information.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact innovationconnect@port.ac.uk
Accessibility and special requirements: We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, hearing loops or specific neurodiverse requirements, please get in touch in advance of the event.
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Parking: is extremely limited, we encourage you to use the , bus, cycle routes, or the city’s facility.
Dietary requirements: If you are registering after 9th May, we cannot guarantee to be able to cater for your specific dietary requirements.