The UK has seen numerous sunny climate within the final couple of weeks. And whereas most of us are dreaming of ditching the workplace for days by the seashore or again backyard barbecues, it’s additionally an excellent alternative for networking.
In any case, rising your community can result in new partnerships, potential enterprise leads, {and professional} relationships that final nicely past the summer time.
What’s extra, many networking occasions are fully free. Beneath, we’ve rounded up 60 of the highest no-cost enterprise occasions taking place close to you this July.
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Free enterprise occasions in London this month
- HUSTLE London Canary Wharf London Entrepreneur Networking at The George (1st July at 5:00pm): a laid-back, no-pressure occasion the place you can also make genuinely helpful connections, from potential mentors and advisors, to future staff members. If you happen to can’t make it to this occasion, it’s being held once more at Liverpool Road on the eighth and Soho on the fifteenth. For over 25s solely.
- Hither Inexperienced Community at The Station (third July at 9:00am): a month-to-month breakfast networking occasion the place enterprise house owners within the Hither Inexperienced group can come collectively to share concepts and construct relationships — whether or not you’re simply beginning out or already buying and selling.
- Espresso Friday at Triton Work Cafe (4th July at 10:00am): a free month-to-month occasion the place you may meet fellow founders and new connections over some espresso and cake, plus get helpful recommendation from the Develop London Native staff.
- Founders Operating Membership at Interior Circle & York Gate (fifth July at 9:30am): held each Saturday of the month, the Founders Operating Membership combines networking with working, giving founders, buyers and tech lovers the chance to speak, swap concepts and develop their networking — all whereas getting some contemporary air and train. Additionally working on the twelfth, nineteenth, and twenty sixth of July.
- Networking with NW London professionals, entrepreneurs, & enterprise house owners at The Beaufort (seventh July at 7:00pm): for enterprise house owners primarily based in Colindale or North London, this free occasion guarantees the prospect to attach with fellow entrepreneurs, meet new shoppers, and even discover funding alternatives.
- eCom Collab Membership at ODEON Luxe West Finish (ninth July at 8:00am): designed for ecommerce companies, the eCom Collab Membership is all about bringing the brightest minds collectively to share concepts, acquire new partnerships and deal with the challenges of scaling in a aggressive house. Additionally features a panel of visitor audio system and a variety of espresso and breakfast snacks.
- Mums Who Construct at Children n’ Pleasure Cafe (tenth July at 10:30am): whether or not you’re beginning a enterprise, working as a sole dealer, or simply making an attempt to determine issues out, MOB provides an open and welcoming house for moms in enterprise from all walks of life. A visitor speaker can even be attending to share her story.
- South Woodford Enterprise Networking Occasion at The Woodford Bar&Grill (fifteenth July at 5:00pm): an important alternative to community and join with like-minded people in a comfortable pub setting, plus a 15% low cost from the venue if you wish to eat on the occasion. Additionally, you will be given an inventory of attendees, so you may select who you wish to discuss to upfront.
- South London Founders Membership at The Landor (fifteenth July at 6:30pm): an informal and high-energy meetup that gives open networking from the comfy Landor pub setting (or beer backyard if climate permits). No enterprise pitches or displays — simply actual conversations and the prospect to make significant connections over a drink.
- Greenwich Women Who Latte at Grind (twenty fifth July at 10:00am): splendid for feminine founders and entrepreneurs seeking to join with different girls in enterprise. A easy and informal occasion the place you may share concepts and a cup of espresso.
- London Startups and Small Enterprise Networking Occasion at Triton Work Cafe (twenty fifth July at 10:00am): hosted by the ProductivityBears group, this free occasion guarantees a morning of high-energy networking, collaboration and idea-sharing – all in a relaxed and pleasant setting.
- Enterprise Networking at Waterhouse Sq. (twenty ninth July at 6:30pm): an open occasion to all, whether or not you’re completely new to the enterprise world or already a seasoned entrepreneur. An ideal alternative to share concepts and meet like-minded individuals.
- Begin Up Greenwich Espresso Mornings at Woolwich Centre Library (thirtieth July at 10:30am): an area to community, downside clear up, and share what you are promoting concepts with different enterprise house owners and entrepreneurs. Espresso, tea and biscuits are offered.
Free enterprise occasions in Newcastle this month
- Chamber Join at Gaucho Newcastle (1st July at 10:00am): an easy-going, drop-in model occasion with no agenda or construction. Members of the North East Chamber of Commerce can even be there that will help you get began.
- Enterprise Networking Newcastle Quayside at Gusto Italian (third July at 1:30pm): a day of open networking and collaboration — the proper alternative to attach with different professionals, share concepts and broaden what you are promoting circle.
- Enterprise Networking Gateshead at Cafe Underneath The Spire (2nd July at 6:00pm): a day of open networking and collaboration — the proper alternative to attach with different professionals, share concepts and broaden what you are promoting circle. If you happen to can’t make this occasion, IPC Networking are holding a number of networking occasions throughout the remainder of the Newcastle space.
- Enterprise Brunch at Healthworks (third July at 10:00am): with free breakfast included, this free occasion provides a morning packed filled with open networking, new connection alternatives and skilled recommendation. You may also discover out in regards to the Citylife Enterprise Assist Grant and the way this funding can profit what you are promoting.
- Energi Coast Summer season Social at Pitcher & Piano (sixteenth July at 4:00pm): bringing enterprise house owners and business friends collectively, this laid-back night is all about open networking, significant conversations, and connecting over just a few drinks. No speeches or displays concerned.
- HUSTLE Newcastle Entrepreneur Networking at All Bar One (twenty fourth July at 5:00pm): similar to its London counterpart, HUSTLE’s Newcastle occasions provide a enjoyable, laid-back environment the place you may construct helpful connections — whether or not you’re on the lookout for mentors, advisers, or future enterprise companions.
Free enterprise occasions in Leeds this month
- SME Leaders Discussion board at Nexus – College of Leeds (2nd July at 3:00pm): a free occasion the place enterprise leaders and business specialists can come collectively for a night of concept sharing, insightful discussions and networking alternatives. Additionally consists of an interactive workshop on the adoption of generative AI in small companies.
- Informal enterprise networking at The Greenhouse (4th July at 9:00am): selling itself as “lowkey networking”, this free occasion provides North Leeds-based enterprise house owners a easy and open house to fulfill with others and construct connections over a morning espresso. Alternatively, there’s additionally an occasion being held on the 18th, in case you may’t make this one.
- Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels at Name Lane (fifteenth July at 6:00pm): designed for younger entrepreneurs, this meetup is all about serving to individuals navigate the enterprise world, discover new connections and discover skilled improvement alternatives.
Free enterprise occasions in Sheffield this month
- Enterprise Netwalking within the Peak District at Fox Home (4th July at 8:30am): with higher climate promised, World Journey’s free occasion provides the proper alternative to get some contemporary air and benefit from the views of the Peak District, whereas making new connections in a relaxed and casual setting.
- Woodseats Enterprise Networking at datamills (eighth July at 10:00am): a easy networking occasion, providing a morning of connections and collaborations, serving to you begin your day by constructing helpful relationships.
Free enterprise occasions in Manchester this month
- South Manchester Enterprise Affiliation (SMBA) Networking at Oxford Highway Cafe (2nd July at 7:00am): a pleasant networking occasion held each Wednesday, SMBA helps deliver collectively entrepreneurs primarily based in South Manchester to assist construct connections and share concepts. You may also meet professionals from a variety of industries, together with accounting, authorized, IT, recruitment and extra.
- Netwalk in Manchester at Science and Trade Museum (2nd July at 12:15pm): kickstarting with a strolling route of round 45-60 minutes, this is a perfect alternative for Manchester-based companies to fulfill new individuals and uncover methods to collaborate, whereas having fun with some contemporary air and light-weight train. Refreshments will comply with after.
- Manchester Founders Dinner Sequence at a non-public venue (shared while you register) (seventeenth July at 7:00pm): a relaxed and casual night the place you’ll be matched with 5 different founders who’re at the same stage of their work trip. Consider it as a dinner date, however with entrepreneurs slightly than a romantic curiosity.
- Enterprise Networking By Golf at Sale Golf Membership (18th July at 8:30am): combining networking with sport, FORE Enterprise is holding a free occasion the place entrepreneurs can come collectively to forge new relationships, strengthen present connections and broaden their community via a recreation of golf. Bacon sandwiches (or dietary alternate options) and occasional are offered.
Free enterprise occasions in Liverpool this month
- Sakhi Hustle Hours – coworking membership at Daring Road Espresso (2nd July at 10:00am): offers you the prospect to step out of your regular setting and work alongside different entrepreneurs, freelancers, or enterprise house owners. Additionally alternative to community and collaborate with others on the same work trip.
- South Liverpool Enterprise Discussion board at Liverpool Hope College (third July at 8:30am): co-hosted by the Liverpool Metropolis Council and Liverpool Hope College, this occasion provides the chance for companies to attach with one another, alternate concepts, and discover assist and assets within the native space.
- The pop-up workplace and social meetup at Novotel Paddington (third July at 9:00am): in addition to networking alternatives, Defnet Media is providing a “pop up” coworking house, providing you with the prospect to flee your common working setting whereas assembly with like-minded individuals to broaden what you are promoting circle.
- Lengthy Lane Enterprise Networking Lunch at Kitchen no.4 (14th July at 12:00pm): a month-to-month networking occasion for companies primarily based within the Lengthy Lane space of North-East Liverpool. With a complimentary lunch included, this free occasion provides open and relaxed networking, plus entry to steering and recommendation for sustainable development.
- July Join and Collaborate at The Municipal Lodge and Spa Liverpool (thirtieth July at 10:00am): a dynamic networking occasion designed to deliver professionals collectively to spark new relationships and discover significant collaborations, providing a morning of alternatives to interact with like-minded people and develop skilled networks in a relaxed setting.
Free enterprise occasions in Birmingham this month
- Birmingham Entrepreneur Enterprise Meet Up at Hilton Backyard Inn (1st July at 7:30pm): alongside enjoyable and insightful networking alternatives, you’ll additionally hear from main social media influencers and profitable six-figure enterprise house owners — sharing helpful recommendation on constructing sustainable earnings streams, preserving wealth, and rising what you are promoting with confidence.
- Black Enterprise Enviornment at Legacy Centre of Excellence (fifth July at 12:00pm): a day full of networking, workshops and different alternatives to assist Black-owned companies within the Birmingham space. A vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship.
- Brummies Networking at Grosvenor On line casino (eighth July at 11:00am): this occasion focuses on real, no strain networking. No pitches, displays or speeches — simply easy conversations. Tea and occasional stations can even be available to maintain the conversations going.
- Espresso & Catch Up at 1000 Trades on the Park (ninth July at 10:00am): a pleasant networking assembly open to all feminine enterprise house owners, freelancers and aspect hustlers. Provides the prospect to speak, join and assist fellow girls in enterprise over a cup of espresso.
- STEAMhouse Social at Eagle & Ball (ninth July at 5:00pm): this enjoyable and relaxed occasion provides the chance to fulfill different Birmingham-based entrepreneurs and professionals — all with a complimentary beer and slice of pizza included.
- Join Small Black Enterprise at The W.I.S.H Centre (tenth July at 6:30pm): a free occasion devoted to empowering Black entrepreneurs. It provides a helpful alternative to community, alternate concepts, and acquire insights from fellow enterprise house owners.
- Launch Pad: Networking for Birmingham companies at Library of Birmingham (sixteenth July at 5:00pm): this central and interactive networking occasion guarantees a night of significant connections, business insights, and provoking conversations. Visitor audio system and actions are additionally included.
- HUSTLE Birmingham Entrepreneur Networking at O Bar (seventeenth July at 6:00pm): like all HUSTLE networking occasions, this one retains issues chilled and welcoming — splendid for assembly mentors, swapping concepts with different founders, and discovering your subsequent large collaboration.
Free enterprise occasions in Nottingham this month
- Nottinghamshire KuKu Join at 360 Bar & Grill (ninth July at 6:00pm): set in one among Nottingham’s high sports activities bars, KuKu Join is a laid-back networking occasion with no pitches or displays—simply good meals, drinks, and loads of possibilities to fulfill new enterprise contacts.
Free enterprise occasions in Cambridge this month
- Girls in enterprise – new space at Cafe Au Chocolat (eleventh July at 11am): a relaxed session for women-led companies within the charitable or social enterprise sector to get collectively to construct new relationships or re-establish present ones. Additionally embrace two visitor audio system from the charity and F&B industries.
Free enterprise occasions in Oxford this month
- Startup Huddle – networking occasion at Enterprise and Mental Property Centre (BIPC) (seventeenth July at 6:00pm): as one of many UK’s largest month-to-month networking occasions, the Startup Huddle kicks off with two featured companies sharing their startup tales, adopted by an interactive Q&A and open networking. Cold and warm refreshments are offered.
Free enterprise occasions in Bristol this month
- Bristol Begin-Up Social, Innovators Uncensored at Soiled Martini (1st July at 6:00pm): a enjoyable and high-energy get-together for all issues SME, the place you may join with as much as 150 different entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprise house owners in a laid-back setting.
- Entrepreneurs Circle Native Assembly at Ruby Denims The Parade Cafe & Restaurant (eighth July at 6:30pm): a month-to-month occasion that brings collectively Bristol-based founders and entrepreneurs for a relaxed night of connection and studying. You may also acquire sensible insights on advertising and actionable ideas you may put to work in what you are promoting immediately.
- Are you able to develop what you are promoting? at Sq. Works (tenth July at 8:30am): for these new or early on of their work trip, this free occasion provides each networking alternatives and a roundtable dialogue on points/boundaries to enterprise development, together with understanding your strategic choices, growing a marketing strategy, funding choices, and extra. Espresso and pastries are offered.
- HUM4NS Talks 2025 at The Sq. Membership (14th July at 7:00pm): this free networking occasion additionally encompasses a panel dialogue the place skilled entrepreneurs mirror on the challenges they’ve overcome and what they’ve learnt all through their enterprise journeys. Drinks are offered.
- Enterprise Begin Up/Self Employment Mentoring Clinic & Networking at Zerodegrees Microbrewery (seventeenth July at 6:30pm): happening each third Thursday of the month, founders are supplied the prospect to attach with fellow entrepreneurs, plus entry helpful one-to-one mentoring tailor-made to your objectives.
Free enterprise occasions in Cardiff this month
- Enterprise and Breakfast Networking at Grange Pavilion (third July at 10:00am): this free occasion is all about bringing entrepreneurs and enterprise house owners collectively in a supportive and collaborative house to share concepts and experiences. Additionally consists of 4 visitor specialists who’ll share insights on advertising, finance, gross sales and development methods. Complimentary tea, espresso, and pastries are offered.
- Laptop computer Friday at Wales Millennium Centre (4th, eleventh, 18th and twenty fifth of July at 9:00am): an informal weekly coworking meetup designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs to get issues executed, alternate concepts, and community with others on the same path.
- HUM4NS Talks Cardiff 2025 at voco St. David’s (twenty first July at 7:00pm): follows the identical format as its Bristol counterpart — providing networking alternatives, plus a panel of audio system who’ll open up in regards to the challenges and helpful classes they’ve taken away from their private work trip.
- DIVERGE: July 2025 at Tramshed Tech (twenty second July at 10:00am): a month-to-month gathering particularly for Neurodivergent founders to attach, cowork and community in a secure and supportive setting. A brief discuss and Q&A by Becky Harford, director of Benthyg Cymru, can even be included.
- CBL Cardiff Breakfast Assembly at Village Lodge (twenty fifth July at 7:30am): a month-to-month breakfast assembly for Christian enterprise leaders to mingle and join over the pressures and alternatives of in the present day’s enterprise world. Complimentary breakfast is included.
Free enterprise occasions in Edinburgh this month
- She Scales at RBS Accelerator Hub (2nd July at 9:30am): a networking and coworking occasion “created by girls founders, for girls founders”, it is a nice alternative for feminine entrepreneurs to get out of their consolation zone to work alongside fellow founders, plus develop their community amongst different pushed people.
- Summer season Meet Up at Saughton Park (nineteenth July at 11:00am): this enjoyable and relaxed meet-up is open to all girls founders, happening from the scenic Saughton Gardens. You’ll be able to seize a espresso from the close by cafe, join with fellow feminine entrepreneurs, alternate concepts, and benefit from the relaxed environment in a lovely inexperienced house.
Free enterprise occasions in Glasgow this month
- Enterprise Networking at Hillhead Sports activities Membership (third, tenth, seventeenth, twenty fourth, thirty first of July at 8:00am): a weekly get-together the place entrepreneurs can join, share insights, and discover assist to assist develop their companies and strengthen their networks.
- 8 Enterprise Networking Espresso Morning at The Alchemist (sixteenth July at 9:30am): makes use of a “combine and match” method to networking, letting you meet new individuals at your individual tempo. It additionally consists of structured “around the desk” group networking and wraps up with a enjoyable prize draw.
- Networking Espresso Morning with BIPC Glasgow at The Mitchell Library (twenty third July at 10:00am): a welcoming, sit-down occasion the place native founders can join over free scorching drinks and breakfast rolls, whereas studying extra in regards to the assets and assist accessible via BIPC Glasgow.
- Pin Friends at King Pins (twenty fourth July at 5:00pm): an evening to “sip, strike, and community”, this model new occasion is something however strange. Open to companies and freelancers in any respect levels, Pin Friends really brings the social aspect of networking to life. Additionally features a complimentary welcome drink, a “spin the wheel” prize draw, and menu tasting.
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Having labored in a startup setting first-hand as a Content material Supervisor, Emily specialises in content material round organisational tradition – serving to SMEs construct sturdy, people-first workplaces that keep true to their core values. She additionally holds an MSc in Digital Advertising and Analytics, giving her the information and expertise to create a various vary of inventive and technical content material. Except for her experience in firm tradition, her information articles breaks down the massive points within the small enterprise world, ensuring our SME viewers stays knowledgeable and prepared for no matter’s subsequent. With a real ardour for serving to small companies develop, Emily is all about making complicated subjects accessible and creating content material that may assist make a distinction.
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