GLRDSC January Breakfast Meeting

We are delighted to invite you to our first members-only breakfast networking event of 2026, hosted in partnership with fellow cluster members, the Air & Space Institute and Lincoln College.

This exclusive gathering will shine a spotlight on engagement with banks and the wider finance sector, exploring how defence, security, and dual‑use innovators can better access financial support, understand investment pathways, and strengthen commercial resilience.

We are thrilled to welcome three expert keynote speakers who bring invaluable insight from the banking and intellectual property landscape:

🎤 Keynote Speakers

• James Page – Barclays Eagle Labs
  Insight into innovation support, tech scaling, and what investors are looking for in high‑growth sectors.
• Nick Clark – Head of Sales Channel Management & Transaction Banking, NatWest
  A strategic view on banking services, financial planning for SMEs, and navigating banking relationships in the defence ecosystem.
• Tom Gigg – Channel Account Manager & Intellectual Property Expert, NatWest
  Guidance on IP protection, commercialisation, and safeguarding innovation when engaging with financiers and partners.

This event offers a relaxed yet high‑impact environment to strengthen relationships, gain practical financial insights, and connect with peers across the Greater Lincolnshire defence and security community.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Venue: Conference Suite, Deans Sport & Leisure, Lincoln College, Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HQ
• Refreshments: Provided
• Parking: Please note that parking will not be available on campus. Attendees will need to make their own parking arrangements.