Join Minerva Innovation Group at The Herald Budget Briefing – Autumn Statement 2025

Minerva Innovation Group will join an expert panel at The Herald Budget Briefing to share insight on R&D funding and innovation.

Following Minerva Innovation Group’s nomination for Scale-Up of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (taking place on Monday, 17 November), our Director, Adam Pearce, was invited to join The Herald Budget Briefing as part of their expert panel in Glasgow on the morning after the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement (Thursday, 27 November). The recognition from the awards and the subsequent invitation to speak highlight both the growing importance of R&D in stimulating economic growth and Minerva Innovation Group's growing presence across the UK and Irish financial landscape, particularly following our recent investment in Dublin.

In support of this event, Minerva Innovation Group has proudly chosen to sponsor The Herald Budget Briefing, and we’d love to invite our clients and our wider professional network to join us on the day.

This live session will offer in-depth analysis and discussion from leading voices across finance, investment, policy, and academia.

The morning’s discussion will be chaired by The Herald columnist and political commentator Brian Taylor, who will provide insight into the key issues raised by the Chancellor’s latest plans for taxation, benefits, and spending.

Panel speakers include:

• Adam Pearce, Director, Minerva Innovation Group

• Zoe Graham, Head of Financial Risk Solutions, Virgin Money

• University of Strathclyde representative (TBC)

If you’re planning to attend in person, please feel free to get in touch — it would be great to say hello.

Date: Thursday, 27 November

Address: Meeting Academy, Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW

Registration: Click here