Inspire Breakfast: Innovation, Sustainability and Funding for Growth Featuring Treadlite and Soda Inc.

Inspire 0730 – 0930 Treadlite breakfast
Inspire Breakfast: Innovation, Sustainability and Funding for Growth
Featuring Treadlite and Soda Inc.
Start the day with an inspiring look at how innovation, sustainability and strategic investment can create competitive advantage for your business.
Hosted by Treadlite, this breakfast session will feature Treadite’s journey and commitment to doing business differently. Attendees will gain insight into Treadlite's B Corp certification journey, the electrification of its fleet and plant, and its innovative work transforming end-of-life tyres into rubber products for use in road construction and infrastructure projects.
The session will explore:

• The business case for sustainability and responsible business practices.
• Treadlite's journey to becoming a certified B Corp.
• Electrification of fleet and plant operations and the lessons learned.
• Innovation in the circular economy through tyre recycling and rubber-in-roads technology.
• How sustainability initiatives can drive both commercial and community outcomes.

Following the presentation, the team from Soda Inc. will provide a practical overview of the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Programme and how businesses can access funding support for capability development.
This session will cover:

• What RBP funding is and who is eligible.
• The types of business development activities that can attract co-funding.
• Tips for navigating the application process and maximising available funding opportunities.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your sustainability credentials, gain inspiration from a successful local innovator, or access funding to support your next stage of growth, this breakfast session will provide practical ideas and valuable takeaways to help move your business forward.