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9 October 2025
Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens
St Helens Business Launchpad

St Helens Business Launchpad Accelerate Programme - Meeting 1

Harish S Agawane participates in the first Accelerate Network meeting, reconnecting with fellow entrepreneurs and sharing collaborative experiences in the St Helens business community

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St Helens Business Launchpad Accelerate Programme first meeting at Totally Wicked Stadium

The St Helens Business Launchpad recently hosted the first meeting of their Accelerate Network, bringing together local entrepreneurs and business leaders for a collaborative session focused on growth, learning, and mutual support. Among the participants was Harish S Agawane, founder of Shravani Limited, who has been an active member of the St Helens business community.

Accelerate Network Launch

The Accelerate Programme represents St Helens Business Launchpad's commitment to fostering business growth and innovation within the local community. This first meeting marked the beginning of a structured network designed to support entrepreneurs through collaborative learning, peer support, and shared experiences.

Held at the impressive Totally Wicked Stadium, the meeting provided a professional yet inspiring environment for business leaders to connect, share insights, and build lasting relationships that will benefit the entire St Helens business ecosystem.

"It was great to be part of the Accelerate Programme meeting again — wonderful to reconnect with everyone, share our experiences, and learn from each other's journeys. The collaborative energy in the room was truly inspiring!"
— Harish S Agawane, Founder & CEO of Shravani Limited

Collaborative Business Environment

The meeting brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs and business leaders, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Participants included Iain Pritchard, Matt Brookes, Liam Mitchell, Beverley Sandford, Bob Gordon, Angela Wilkinson, Mark Fletcher, Paalan Sood, Kim O'Connor, Ryan Jones, Stuart Aiken, and Rosie Robinson, among others.

This diverse gathering created an environment where different industries, business models, and growth stages could intersect, fostering cross-pollination of ideas and potential collaboration opportunities that benefit the entire St Helens business community.

Shravani Limited's Community Engagement

Harish S Agawane's participation in the Accelerate Programme reflects Shravani Limited's commitment to community engagement and local business development. Through ventures like CarerNest and UK Rail Live, the company has demonstrated its dedication to solving real-world problems while contributing to the local economy.

The collaborative energy mentioned in Agawane's comment highlights the value of such networking opportunities, where entrepreneurs can share challenges, celebrate successes, and learn from each other's experiences in building and scaling businesses.

About the Accelerate Programme

The Accelerate Programme by St Helens Business Launchpad is designed to support local businesses through structured networking, peer learning, and collaborative growth opportunities. The programme brings together entrepreneurs at various stages of their business journey to share experiences, challenges, and successes.

With 224 followers on LinkedIn and a growing community of engaged business leaders, St Helens Business Launchpad continues to play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic development within the St Helens area.

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