The Enterprise Gateway: SME's & Primes: Breaking Barriers, Building Capability
  • Tuesday, 21 July 2026
  • 12:00 - 12:30
  • Location: Hall 1 - Inspire

A focused, honest panel on the structural challenges SMEs face — and the tangible actions Primes are taking to support and implement positive change.

  • The Real Challenges SME's Face
  • Cashflow Risk
  • IP Concerns and Trust Barriers
  • Scaling Expectations
  • The role of Government Finance

Confirmed speakers:

  • Adie Holt, Venture Director, Form1 Partners
  • Chris Daniels, Chief Commercial Officer, Flare Bright Ltd.
  • Dr Simon Harwood, UK (CTO) Strategy, Technology and Innovation Director, Leonardo 
  • Andrew Munday, Global Technology Director, Babcock 

The Enterprise Gateway - Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity

The Enterprise Gateway is the Farnborough International Airshow's hub for business growth. 

This programme offers quick, practical insights into supply chain opportunities, funding and industry connections through a mixture of keynotes, panels, and expert workshops. 

Entry to The Enterprise Gateway is included with Business Connections Exchange registrations:

Suppliers: £500
Buyers/Investors: Free of charge
Micro-SME's: £199 (pending formal vetting review, eligibility based on a headcount below 10 and an annual turnover of balance sheet total under €2 million).

Register now: fia.vimeet.events 

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