Networking
Innovation Supper: October 2026
Six emerging businesses will pitch their ideas to the audience, who will then vote to choose the winner. The winning business takes home funding to help give their idea the boost it needs. One our most popular events!
Freelance & Founder Fridays: Winning the Visitor Economy
Join Patch at the free breakfast session, to learn all the tips and tricks to successfully running your business, guided by experts. York’s visitor economy pumps over billions of pounds into the city each year, with the summer months bringing a peak surge of domestic day-tripper footfall alongside high-spending international travellers.
The Art of the Possible: An Insight Into Modern Work Experience
Modern work experience is no longer limited to traditional week-long placements. Today’s approaches are more flexible, accessible and tailored to meet both employer and young people’s needs. Whether through workplace visits, project-based activities, mentoring, virtual experiences or short-term engagement opportunities, employers are discovering practical ways to connect with future talent while making a real difference in their communities.
🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: York
This roadshow focuses on Access to Finance, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on Financial Foundations alongside a dedicated Pitch Club session. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Pickering
This roadshow focuses on Visitor Economy, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Knaresborough
This roadshow focuses on Inclusive Growth, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Northallerton
This roadshow focuses on Digital, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Whitby
This roadshow focuses on Sustainability, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.
🚗 Growth Hub Roadshow: Sherburn in Elmet
This roadshow focuses on Skills & Workforce, featuring NatWest Accelerator delivering guidance on financial foundations alongside a guest delivering an interactive activity. Partnering with NatWest Accelerator, and joined by Business Support Advisors from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, the Growth Hub Roadshow is set to showcase what business support really looks like.