b'Partner News Autumn 2021 15EnterpriseAs the only Unity Centre of Excellence inHaving been on my own personal journey the UK, it offers regular 1-to-1 mentoring,About IN4.0 Group as an entrepreneur from starting businesses tailored advice, workshops and hackathons,to then building them up, I understand designed to help businesses get investmentIN4.0 Group is an industry 4.0 training,how both tough and rewarding the journey ready and fast track them to success.consultancy and digital transformationcan be, but also no one else understands services provider that specialiseswhat you go through as a business Those involved will also be supportedin three key areas: applied learning,owner like your fellow entrepreneurs. by HOSTs exclusive Innovation anddigital solutions and skills recruitment. Business Growth Programme, which equipsIm privileged to be able to share that entrepreneurs with personalised mentoringIts mission is to establish the UK asexperience and the knowledge Ive gained and the tools they need to successfully bringthe place for pioneers in the fourthalong the way with others who might be their products to the commercial market.industrial revolution by supportingcoming up against the same hurdles.businesses to be early adopters Research from the Federation of Smallof industrial digital technologies,HOST member Dr John Hardy, Director of HE Businesses (FSB) has shown that 70 perbuilding a workforce that will supportInventions, said: At HOST you are part of a cent of small businesses that receiveinnovation and creating exciting newcommunity where there is always something mentoring survive for five years or more,job opportunities that keep talent innew and interesting going on, with plenty of which is double the rate comparedthe region. IN4.0 has offices at HOST,enjoyable events and initiatives to take part with non-mentored entrepreneurs. MediaCityUK and the University ofin that expand your network. Its great for our Central Lancashire in Preston. customers and colleagues alike to be in such While there seems to be a range of businessan inspiring and energetic environment, while support available across the countryFor more information visit: in40.co.uk being in the heart of MediaCityUK helps us particularly due to the pandemic, HOSTto attract the best people in the region.has recognised that there is a need for@IN40Groupbusinesses to have access to a diverseIN4.0 Group Businesses interested in applying entrepreneurial community that offersfor HOSTs programmes can find mentoring and peer-to-peer support. out more here: hostsalford.comThe programme has been developedinnovation hub with plans to launchAbout HOST, the Home of from years of experience, analysis andthem over the next few months. Skills & Technology reviews of business support, incubation,HOST, Salfords Home of Skills & Technology, accelerator and growth programmes.HOSTs mission is to break the barriersoperated by IN4.0 Group, is an innovation Businesses will also join HOSTs collaborativeto entry into the tech sector, enablinghub at the heart of Media City. Formerly innovation community where foundersbusinesses of all sizes to scale up andknown as The Landing, it is an inclusive are introduced to funding optionsdrive economic growth by creatingcommunity of innovators in data, analytics, and given exposure to its partnershipone of the most inclusive technologycybersecurity, AI and immersive technology. network, including 250 businesses acrosscommunities in the world. MediaCityUK and the Greater ManchesterWith five floors of labs, R&D and prototyping Chamber of Commerces 4,500 membersMo Isap, CEO of IN4.0 Group, operators ofenvironments, HOST offers specialist through events and marketing opportunities. HOST, said: Were offering entrepreneurssupport, affordable workspace, training and a home at HOST, not just a location, butsocial spaces for people and businesses Several exciting new programmes fora place where they can become part ofto start up, scale up and connect. entrepreneurs, businesses and peopleour supportive and inclusive innovation looking to upskill in digital technologiescommunity. People, place and cultureHOST is a part of Salfords Innovation are currently being developed by theare at the heart of everything we do. Triangle, and sits alongside Salford Royal Foundation Trust, with its global innovation factory; Salford University, the fastest-growing university in the North West; and Media City, the media and technology destination thats home to 250 creative and digital businesses. @HOSTSalford hostsalford@host_salford HOSTSalford Mo Isap, founder and CEO and Andy Beaden, co-founder and chairman of IN4.0 Group'