Upcoming events.
Create Code Meetup
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Creative Code Meetup - Sep 2025
Agenda:
6:00 pm: CheckIn & Networking
6:30 pm: Welcome by Suyash Joshi & Sponsor Message by Blue Garage
6:35 pm: Andrea Fiorucci - "LedON: Fast Reflexes, Pure light, No screen". LedOn is a fast-paced, 1v1, reflex-driven, physical game with a twist; there is no traditional screen! Instead, two players face off on a one-dimensional battlefield made of a flexible LED strip. Each player uses a custom controller to strike, activate power-ups, and push a pulsing light toward the target to obtain points and claim victory. The game is all about reflexes, timing, and smart use of strategy. It is quick to learn, exciting to play, and brings competition to life through pure light and touch.
7:15 pm: Phil Jones - "Geek Music Theory with GoldenPond" - details coming soon
7:55 pm: Suyash Joshi - "Hacking Robots for fun" - details coming soon
8:30 pm: Wrap up & Close
Speakers:
Andrew Fiorucci works as a research associate and learning technologist at Goldsmiths, University of London. Alongside this, he is pursuing a part-time PhD focused on game-based learning approaches. He is passionate about designing interactive experiences that blend play, technology, and education. In his my free time, he enjoys building physical games.
Phil Jones is an electronic musician, programmer, digital artist and music software developer who works with soundtracks for contemporary dance and exhibition openings, and writes software in a number of contexts. All these activities can be found via his personal music site : http://synaesmedia.net
Suyash Joshi is a creative technologist, evangelist and and experienced software engineer who enjoys hacking with IoT sensors. He obtained Masters at Goldsmiths and Bachelors at University of Michigan and is the organiser of the Creative Coding & AI meetup.
Sponsor: Big thanks to our venue host, Blue Garage - fantastic maker space providing the community, content and tools for hacker and makers in London!
Call for Future Sponsors & Presenters
We’re planning future Creative Code Meetups and are looking for the following, please message the organizer or comment below if you’re interested as:
🎤 Presenter: Talks, demos, installation art, live performance etc
🤝 Sponsor: Venue, refreshments, or support
Materialise: Invest in the Future of Circular Innovation
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Join us at Blue Garage for an evening where a select group of investors will connect with ambitious founders tackling the most pressing challenges in circular economies, textiles, and advanced materials.
This event is proudly sponsored by Solid Solutions. They provide SOLIDWORKS for Startups, supporting innovators with world-class design tools to bring ideas to life.Find out more here.
The programme includes:
Founder Pitches – concise 5-minute presentations from hand-picked startups, each followed by 5 minutes of investor Q&A and feedback.
Product Showcases – explore innovative materials, prototypes, and circular solutions first-hand, with the chance to touch, test, and experience them up close.
Networking Reception – continue conversations over drinks and canapés, meet founders one-to-one, and connect with fellow investors active in sustainability and impact sectors.
This format offers:
Early access to ventures shaping the future of circularity and sustainable production.
The opportunity to directly influence how founders refine their growth and funding strategies.
High-value connections with peers and potential co-investment partners.
Be part of a curated evening blending deal flow, hands-on discovery, and meaningful dialogue with the next generation of circular economy leaders.
A quick word from our sponsor
Solid Solutions will share how the SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur Program supports makers, designers, and startups.
GDPR Notice: By registering for this event, you consent to your registration details being shared with the event sponsor, Solid Solutions.
Grow London Local Coffee Friday
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Join us for a coffee and connect with like-minded business owners in your local area.
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur based in London and looking to meet like-minded founders?
Join Grow London Local's Coffee Fridays, where you can engage in friendly conversations, share knowledge, and enjoy great coffee (and pastries) with local entrepreneurs and small business owners!
Why you should attend
Free coffee and pastries
A chance to meet our Grow London Local team of Business Support Managers and book a free consultation.
Meet new potential business partners, or connect with old ones who share similar goals and challenges.
Our Business Support Managers can help you identify your business needs and direct you to the free support available.
Reserve your spot today.
Location: Blue Garage, Lewisham, 30 Engate Street, SE13 7HA
Date & Time: Friday 3rd October, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Event Disclaimer: Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this event for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the event host upon arrival.
If you have any questions about this or any other Grow London Local event, please contact us at eventenquiries@growlondonlocal.london
Unable to attend the Coffee Friday? You can still book a free consultation with our business support managers.
Earth Set: Build - The Finale
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Earth Set: Build - Lunchtime Webinar Series for Climate Founders
We’ve never done anything like this before. Earth Set: Build is our new six-part lunchtime webinar series for early-stage climate founders - practical, fast-paced, and completely free. Think of it as a lunch-and-learn: 45 minutes, 12:30–1:15pm, where you grab your sandwich and we deliver insight you can use straight away.
Each session tackles a core startup challenge - the non-technical stuff that makes or breaks your venture - with expert guidance, real-world examples and time for your questions.
The Line-Up
Mon 22 Sept – Product-Market Fit & Startup Realities - Paul Finch
Thurs 25 Sept – Climate Tech Policy: Who’s Who & What Matters - Sarah Mackintosh
Mon 29 Sept – Press, PR & Finding Your Story - Abigail Smith
Thurs 2 Oct – Brand Building from Day One - Monika Sieminska
Mon 6 Oct – Legal Basics for Climate Startups - Mitesh Jagatia
Thurs 9 Oct – Fundraising Fundamentals - Pippa Gawley
Tues 14 Oct – In Person at Blue Garage, Lewisham
The Finale - A half-day (12.30-5.30pm) hands-on session in one of London’s most exciting maker spaces. Includes lunch, networking, leadership coaching from our very own Fiona Howarth and a guest speaker TBC. A fun chance to properly work on your ideas with peers and the Earth Set community.
Finale tickets £25 — choose “Full Series + In-Person Finale” at checkout.
Register once, join any session - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/earth-setbuild-tickets-1553202162479?aff=oddtdtcreator
And please pass this on to any climate founders in your network.
BRAG Three Curtain Raiser Event: Your Gateway to Business Growth
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Ready to scale your business to new heights? The stage is set for our most ambitious programme yet!
We're thrilled to announce that BRAG Three is expanding beyond Lewisham to welcome scalable businesses across the entire South East London region. This is your opportunity to join an exclusive ecosystem of growth-focused entrepreneurs and unlock unprecedented support for your business journey.
What Awaits You:
🧠 Elite Mastermind Group
Secure your place among up to 15 carefully selected scalable businesses in our exclusive mastermind collective. Connect, collaborate, and accelerate alongside like-minded entrepreneurs who share your ambition for growth.
💰 £5,000 in Grant Funding
Compete for one of five £1,000 grants awarded to the top-performing businesses. Turn your innovative ideas into reality with direct financial backing.
☕ Dean's Business Breakfast Sessions (NEW)
Start your mornings with purpose at our newly launched breakfast sessions, where strategy meets community over great coffee and even better conversations.
🏙️ Mentoring in the City Sessions (NEW)
Access high-level mentoring right in the heart of London's business district. Learn from seasoned professionals who've navigated the path you're on.
Why BRAG Three?
This isn't just another business programme – it's a launchpad for ambitious entrepreneurs ready to scale. Whether you're looking to expand your market reach, refine your business model, or connect with investors, BRAG Three provides the network, knowledge, and capital to make it happen.
The curtain is rising on your next chapter. Will you be center stage?
Ready to transform your business? Applications are now open for South East London's most dynamic growth programme.
Register here for the BRAG programme:
Kickstart Your Make/100: A Creator Meetup
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Come hang out with fellow creators for a relaxed Kickstarter Make100 meetup!
15-Minute Creator Talk + Q&A
We’ll kick things off with Rob Hallifax, a London-based product manager and Kickstarter expert who has successfully funded ten campaigns, raised nearly $400,000 and broke two world records. (This one and this one!)
He’ll share his real-world experience running a Make100 campaign, the highs, the challenges, and what he wishes he’d known. After the talk, we’ll open it up for a 15-minute Q&A so you can ask your own questions.
Quickfire 2-Minute Intros
Got a skill, service, or product that can help Kickstarter creators? Or looking to team up with others? We’ll have a round of 2-minute intros to speak about themselves and how they can help.
Here are a few people who plan to take part:
David Cullimore and Nick Silvester – Intellectual Property Lawyers
IP Asset helps creators build and extract value from their ideas through commercially relevant and strategic intellectual property advice.
Duncan Raban – Photographer
Known for his expressive, people-focused photography that captures emotion, energy, and story.
Ross Cullum – Storytelling & Pitch Coaching
Business Speech & Communication Coach who helps founders craft their story and deliver them confidently.
Want to be added to this list? Contact me with your name, professional title, and a short description (under 20 words).
Itinerary
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Welcome & Networking (with refreshments and casual drinks)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Rob Hallifax with audience Q&A
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Quickfire 2-Minute Intros
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Networking & Tour of Blue Garage
It’s a casual, friendly space to swap stories, learn from each other, and find collaborators. Whether you’re just curious about Make100 or already planning your campaign, you’re welcome to join!
Re-Print Workshop
Join us at the new Blue Garage Print Room for our first of many screen print workshops.
Discover how screen printing can breathe new life into faded, discolored, or marked garments. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating a design using experimental garment printing techniques and hand-cut stencils.
You will spend the day creating unique designs, hand cutting stencils and applying them to the garments using a variety of inks and processes.
All you need to bring are the garments you wish to upcycle! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
All ages are welcome.
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Kickstarter x Blue Garage: Crowdfunding Creators Meetup
Join us for an informal evening of conversation and connection at the Crowdfunding Creators Meetup, hosted by Kickstarter and Blue Garage. This event is all about bringing together designers, hardware founders, and anyone interested in crowdfunding to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
We'll be joined via video by Nathan Nalevanko, Kickstarter’s Senior Outreach Lead for Design and Tech, who will lead a session on "How to Launch your Product on Kickstarter". He’ll share practical tips on how to plan, launch, and grow a successful campaign.
Michael Korn will also talk about BLUE GARAGE’s unique facilities and how the space supports makers and innovators at every stage. He’ll also answer your questions about accessing tools, workshops, office spaces, and the collaborative environment that helps creators succeed followed by a tour of Blue Garage.
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Event Itinerary
18:00-19:00 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
19:00-19:30pm - Nathan Nalevanko with audience Q+A
19:30-19:45pm - Michael Korn with audience Q+A
19:45-20:00pm - Tour of Blue Garage
20:00-20:30pm - Mix + mingle
Whether you're preparing to launch or just curious about crowdfunding, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired.
See you at the event!
Green Tech Innovation Mixer
Join us at BLUE GARAGE for a co-hosted celebration of the launch of Eco Ventures Counsel and BLUE GARAGE makerspace in Lewisham!
Eco Ventures Counsel is a new legal pro bono programme through which the world’s leading law firms provide free full-service legal support for early greentech ventures (startups, spinouts and social enterprises) across the UK, in annual cohorts. The programme also provides bespoke IP support from a leading IP firm.
EVC Cohort 1 launched on 1 May 2025 and EVC will accept applications in August for Cohort 2 which will launch in November.
BLUE GARAGE is a new coworking space in Lewisham for the makers and creators, which already hosts a close community of 60 green/climate tech innovators and has space for more to join!
We’d love to see you if you’re a green/climate tech innovator or otherwise involved or interested in the green/climate tech ecosystem! We’ll have welcome remarks at 4pm with networking before and after, and you’ll able to take a tour of BLUE GARAGE to check out the incredible space.
Come for the food and drink, stay to learn about the support that EVC and BLUE GARAGE offer to climate innovators and make valuable connections with innovators and other players in the green/climate tech ecosystem.
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https://ecoventurescounsel.com/
Looking forward to seeing you there!
London Climate Tech Meet-up
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This event is for a community of people in and around London who are passionate about climate change and technology.
This event is in partnership with Carbon13 and Blue Garage.Join us for an exciting evening of climate tech innovation, community, and connection!
www.bluegarage.org
Meet climate tech founders and innovators, and connect with the Carbon13 + BLUE Garage communities.
Whether you're building, investing, or just curious about the future of climate tech, this event is for you.
We can't wait to see you there!
Staying Ahead of Tech / Shaping Digital Futures
Global Shapers London Hub III and the Blue Garage are thrilled to invite you to Staying Ahead of Tech aspart of Shaping Digital Futures, a hands-on workshop series that will supercharge your tech skills, spark new ideas and give you the tools to thrive in the fast-evolving digital world.
Global Shapers is a worldwide community of active changemakers across more than 500 local hubs, backed by the World Economic Forum.
Join us to explore how AI can help you understand the skills required for different career paths, try out cutting-edge tech, and discover practical tips to boost your digital skillset. Plus, learn about the Blue Garage venture-building program, where your ideas could turn into funded prototypes!
Date: 21st May
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: The Blue Garage, 30 Engate Street, SE13 7HA
If you have any questions about this or future events, please email shapingdigitalfutures@gmail.com
Threads For The Future
We are asking for a £15 donation for the ticket fee to support building our community events and Textile Lab. If you are not able to donate right now we would still love you to come along, using the code: BLUETHREAD for free tickets.
This immersive evening brings together visionary makers, designers, and supporters to explore what’s next in sustainable textile innovation across all industries. From fashion to interiors, health to technology; textiles are everywhere, woven into everything we do.
We’re building a future focused textile lab that will support the next generation of talent, while offering a space for research, education, and collaboration. The Innovation Textile Lab aims to be a launchpad for new ideas, new materials, and products in the UK textile scene.
As well as showcasing exciting work-in-progress, the night will also raise support and sponsorship to help bring this ambitious vision to life.
Panel discussion:
Sara Elkholy - Programme Director CFIN (Circular Fashion Innovation Network BFC)
Helen Kirkum is a London-based designer known for her pioneering work in the sustainable sneaker movement.
Yasmin Keats - Executive Director of Open Style Lab
Dr Dawn Ellams - Senior Tutor at RCA Fashion & Textiles
Whether you're a potential sponsor, creative collaborator, or curious supporter, this is your chance to be part of something bold, necessary, and beautifully made.
Tickets HERE
DESIGN TRUTH X BLUE GARAGE
Design Truth returns for their nineteenth event, bringing together a community of makers and designers at Blue Garage. Expect great conversations, new connections, and a space to share ideas.
Food and drinks will be available.
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space invaders
Blue Garage and Shapes are bringing local creatives together for a night of art, music, and opportunity.
Discover inspiring work from local artists, connect with fellow creatives, and explore studio and
makerspace opportunities.
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BLUE TUESDAYS: IDEA TO PROJECT
FROM IDEA TO PROJECT
From Idea to Project runs every Tuesday of the month from 18:30 to 19:30
Led by Nicholas Coutts.
A series of fun, interactive workshops to help you understand all the things you need to consider to bring your idea to life, including solving the right problem; see who will benefit when you solve the problem; find the best solution; find the right customer, remove the barriers and plan how to reach customers and users.
You will work on a real project, learning and using tools - including the use of AI - that will help you at each step in the creation of your solution. You will end the course with what you need to start developing and testing your idea for a product that solves a real problem.
You will meet individuals who have created products and built startups and will help you in every step of your journey.
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BLUE TUESDAYS: Solving the Right Problem
Delivered by our Fellow, Nicholas Coutts, we will be hosting a series of entrepreneurial workshops every Tuesday of the month!
Workshop: Solving the right problem
To solve the right problem, you will need to clearly define the problem to avoid solving the wrong problem, to help make sure your idea can fix the problem and find an effective solution that has potential for social, environmental and economic impact.
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BLUE TUESDAYS: Work Culture
Delivered by our Fellow, Nicholas Coutts, we will be hosting a series of entrepreneurial workshops every Tuesday of the month!
What does it take to be a "responsible entrepreneur". What are "shared values" and why are they important? Understand the importance of governance, ie the rules for making decisions. Find out why ethics are necessary.
Join us for an engaging discussion on work culture! Whether you're a professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for gaining insights and tips on navigating the workplace.
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BLUE TUESDAYS: TEAM FORMATION
Delivered by our Fellow, Nicholas Coutts, we will be hosting a series of entrepreneurial workshops every Tuesday of the month!
Why form a team? How do I form a team? What skills will I need in my team and when? How do I motivate and reward my team? How might the team change over time?
In this session, you’ll discover why building the right team is crucial to your business success. We’ll cover how to form a team, from recruiting the right people to defining roles and responsibilities. You’ll also learn about the key skills your team will need at different stages of growth, along with strategies for keeping your team motivated and productive. Finally, we’ll explore how teams evolve over time and how to manage changes as your business grows.
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BLUE TUESDAYS: How to be an Entrepreneur
Delivered by our Fellow, Nicholas Coutts, we will be hosting a series of entrepreneurial workshops every Tuesday of the month!
Find out who your most important stakeholders are, including employees, suppliers, customers, and retailers. Learn about the skills, attitudes, and behaviors you'll need from the people around you.
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Aligning your Intellectual Property (IP) and Business Strategies
In partnership with Mathys & Squire, Andrew White will be delivering an IP Workshop at Blue Garage.
Intangible assets now make up a large portion of company valuations. However, many businesses still deal with issues relating to IP reactively when they get thrust into focus by events, rather than proactively. This leads to an outcome which is often less positive and nearly always more expensive. Mathys & Squire will be hosting a workshop on the importance of developing and implementing an effective IP strategy at an early stage, why this matters for investment and how it can add value to your business. A series of real-life case studies will be used to illustrate common mistakes and easy steps that can be taken to improve your IP position.
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