Workshops, networking events and ongoing opportunities
We’re here to help businesses in our community thrive by offering tailored resources, expert-led workshops, practical training sessions and valuable networking events. Whether you’re a start-up or a well-established company in Newham, our goal is to support your growth, connect you with other local businesses and wider partners and provide access to essential tools and knowledge.
Explore our upcoming events, discover specialised training programs and join a thriving network of like-minded professionals. Together, let’s build a resilient and successful business community.
Upcoming May Events
Social Care & SME Online Procurement Event
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 10:00-11:30am
Online
The London Borough of Newham is pleased to invite organisations within the borough to our Social Care & SME Online Procurement Event.
During this session, Newham Procurement Team will discuss how the Procurement Act 2023 affects Social Care providers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The session will place particular emphasis on:
- Light Touch rules and user choice
- New procurement and transparency requirements
- The Central Digital Platform
Please note that once you have booked your place on the webinar, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation a few days before the event, including the link to join on the day.
Design Your Growth Week
From Monday 11-Friday 15 May 2026 - 12pm
Join a free, week-long programme by Enterprise Nation and Canva, giving small business owners the tools, skills and inspiration to build a standout brand and grow their business.
Hosted by Martha Keith and the founders who've done it.
Business Owner Burnout: Staying Well while running your Business
Tuesday 19th May – 10-11am
Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also push your energy, focus and wellbeing to their limits. If you have ever felt caught between your ambition and your capacity, overwhelmed by decision making, or stuck in cycles of exhaustion, this online webinar is for you.
Join us for a practical and empowering webinar designed to help you understand burnout, break unhelpful patterns, and build a healthier and more sustainable way of working.
Royal Docks Centre of Sustainability Innovation Day
Thursday 21 May – 9am-2pm
Royal Docks Centre of Sustainability, Becton
RDCS Innovation Day brings together a focused morning of skills, enterprise and community activity across the centre.
- 09:00 - 9:45, Sign and Say with Rix
- 10:30 - 12:00, Sustainable Business Growth with TerraDock
- 13:00 - 14:00, Off the Pitch with Millionaire's Club
Join us to explore inclusive communication, sustainable enterprise and entrepreneurial confidence in one day of practical activity.
Upcoming June Events
Sustainable Newham Green Fair
Sunday 7th June
Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT
The Sustainable Newham Green Fair returns this summer taking place during the Great Big Green Week, bringing together local residents, community organisations, makers, campaigners, schools, businesses and partners for a day of sustainability, creativity and practical climate action.
Expect hands-on activities, stalls, workshops and opportunities to connect with people working on climate, repair, reuse, food, energy, nature and green skills across the borough.
Help to Grow programme
Thursday 18th June 2026
University of East London, USS Campus
Newham Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the launch of the fifth Annual Business Conference & Expo.
This year’s theme will focus on business growth and scale-up with topics and discussions aligned to our new strategic five year plan, including: skills inclusion & talent, networking & advocacy, and partnerships & impact.
Ongoing Opportunities for businesses
Grow London Local
Grow London Local will give you free access to all the support you need to help grow your business. Explore our online library for events, support programmes and expert-led content designed to help you achieve your business goals.
Newable
Newable helps companies thrive by providing the essential resources they need to take the next step with their business. They support companies of all shapes, styles and sizes because variety and diversity fuels a thriving economy. Click on the above link to view its upcoming events/webinars.
Google for Startups
Google for Startups supports growing startups to utilise its resources, classes, connections and expertise to build their technical skills and knowledge.
It runs a number of programmes including:
- Startup School: Provides practical workshops on training for startup founders and their teams, covering topics including SEO, user experience and Google ads.
- Residency: Supports growth-stage startups to make the most of Google’s products, connections and best practices. Startups benefit from tailored mentoring, as well as access to workspace.
- Live sessions: A virtual event series bringing together Google experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists and coaches to support founders with their questions.
- Immersion (black founders): A 12-week skill-building mentorship programme for Black-founded startups. It prepares founders to grow their businesses, raise funding, and advance their leadership skills.
- Immersion (women founders): A 12-week mentorship-focused programme connecting women-founded startups from across Europe with Google resources.
Click here to find out more.
Hear from a consortium of respected speakers to discuss the incredible value of having a more diverse and inclusive supply chain.
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust for young people
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust is a charity which offers business loans to young people aged 18-39 who are "in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages" to establish and develop new businesses.
The maximum loan is £50,000 starting at 2% interest. Please note that, as part of the application process, a robust business plan with detailed and realistic financial forecasts is required.
Help to Grow: Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts from world-class business schools. It provides:
- access to 12 weeks of learning designed to fit alongside work commitments
- development of a bespoke business growth plan to help your business reach its full potential
- 1:1 support from a business mentor
- networking opportunities
The programme is 90% funded by the Government so you only pay £750.
Queen Mary University of London's qNomics Programme offers free business services ranging from advice and training on business finance to planning, market research and expansion.
This free advice and support is delivered by students from Queen Mary's School of Economics and Finance under the supervision of expert practitioners who volunteer their services as part of their commitment to pro bono work.
Eagle Labs Academy is a digital learning platform that equips start-ups and scaling businesses with the skills, knowledge, and expert support needed for successful growth. Backed by a UK Government Digital Growth Grant, Eagle Labs brings together a nationwide network of incubators, mentors, and industry specialists to help innovators, private investors, corporates, and public-sector organisations develop and thrive. Whether you’re a pre-founder or an early-stage business, the programme provides tailored guidance to help you launch, scale, and strengthen your venture. Contact us to learn more or book a session with Barclays.
