Clockwise launches Start Up September

Across our 17 locations in the UK and Europe, Start Up September will bring together innovators, founders, and business experts for a month of high-impact events dedicated to helping start-ups scale, thrive, and succeed. 

With access to a curated line up of talks, panels, workshops, and networking events, entrepreneurs will be able to connect with like-minded peers, gain insights from industry leaders, and explore the full potential of AI, marketing, finance, ESG, and beyond. Start Up September is open to all entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals both members and non-members of Clockwise in the early stages of building a business. 

Start ups represent a bold, creative force in the business world. Yet many early-stage founders lack the tailored support and community they need to grow with confidence. Known for our flexible office spaces and SME-friendly environment, we are committed to filling that gap. With members of the public able to join these start up focused events for free, we are providing attendees with insights from some of the country’s leading voices in the business space.  

Chief Commercial Officer Greg Miley said; “Whether you’re just launching a new business or looking to scale, Start Up September gives entrepreneurs the chance to connect, learn, and grow. Clockwise is here to not only provide flexible workspaces, but also to foster vibrant communities that meaningfully support growth and innovation.”

• Clockwise Antwerp, 25th September: Finance your growth – A session with Aelbrecht Van Damme, founder and CEO of The Harbour, exploring financial guidance and funding strategies for start ups, scale ups and SMEs.

• Clockwise Belfast, 18th September: Secrets to Success – A candid panel with Kevin Traynor, Jenny Ervine, and Nick Cousins sharing lessons learned from their start up journeys.

• Clockwise Bremen, 17th September: Innovation in 12 minutes: Impulses, Ideas and Impact – Expect powerful keynotes with Janine Reinhard and Nikolas Thum followed by three minute start up pitches and a Q&A session with experts.

• Clockwise Bristol: Fauna – A lunch and learn session talking about employee experience and culture and what is going on in the world of work. More information coming soon.

• Clockwise Bristol, 11th September: Sunbeam – A Q&A and panel and networking event all about talking to your customers.  

• Clockwise Bromley, 21st August: Unlocking Growth for SME’s – A panel session with Maria Georgiou, Bola Pascal-Johnson providing expert help and resources you can trust into the world of growth within SMEs.  

• Clockwise Brussels, 23rd September: Artificial Intelligence – Jimmy Farrell, EU AI Policy Co-lead at Pour Demain on AI policy and implications for start ups in the EU. 

• Clockwise Cardiff, 23rd September:  Questions for a CEO & the reality check that every start up needs – Ammar Akhtar and Neil Cocker explore hard truths and leadership insights every founder should hear. 

• Clockwise Cheltenham: AI and Digital Tools – Cofounder, and COO, of Capsule Liam Green will host a talk and Q&A session on key themes around scaling start ups and securing funding. 

• Clockwise Edinburgh, 10^th September: The Trust Triad: Building Buyer Relationships That Last – A workshop uncovering the fundamental approaches needed to effectively win over the right buyers for your business.

• Clockwise Edinburgh, 18th September:  Intellectual Protection – Garandor’s founding team discussing digital Intellectual protection for creatives, and their start up journey and how they overcame challenges.

• Clockwise Edinburgh, 23rd September:  Technology Coaching – Unlock the power of AI with a technology coaching session from Sooz Young on Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT.  

• Clockwise Exeter, 30th September:  How to Build, Grow & Thrive – Practical tips from founders and strategists with a pop-up business support hub. Featuring James Court, John Harvey, Lucy Clemas, Todd Gifford and Katherine Dyer.  

• Clockwise Glasgow – 30th September: Start ups and Innovation – An evening event focussing on innovation for start ups with Sooz Young. 

• Clockwise Leeds, 17th September:  The power of EOS – Turn business challenges into growth with an interactive lunch time session run by Mark Bower.  

• Clockwise Liverpool – 9th September:  Morning networking sessions followed by workshops on content creation on a budget and lead generation by Big Egg Films and SchoolSCR. As well as a provided lunch, the afternoon offers complimentary co-working and free headshots for attendees.  Kings Trust Funding will also be offering 1:1 sessions available all day. 

• Clockwise Manchester – 9th September: Creators’ Social and Coworking Day – Bookable 1:1s with specialists in marketing, finance, and business systems, with free coworking offered to the creative sector. 

• Clockwise Southampton: Southampton University Student Enterprise. In partnership with Southampton University, we’ll welcome entrepreneurial students both those launching and those already running their own businesses alongside our members for a dynamic exchange of ideas including inspiring guest speakers.

• Clockwise Wood Green – 17th September: Streamline and Save. Join a focused seminar revealing digital tool categories that can transform how start ups and small businesses operate.

Start Up September is an extension of Clockwise’s mission in empowering people to work productively, grow businesses, and connect within a supportive ecosystem, all from beautifully designed workspaces across the UK and Europe. 

Discover how we’re helping start ups thrive.