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Difference-in-Differences: Evaluating our SME impact evidence webinar

Energy Systems Catapult is hosting this webinar to share new findings from our updated difference-in- differences analysis of the impact of our support on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Building on analysis carried out with SQW, we’ll explore what the latest evidence tells us about the outcomes linked to our support, including how robust evaluation methods can help us assess the impact of innovation support programmes.

This webinar is for evaluation, impact, policy and innovation funding professionals. We’ll look at whether targeted support helps SMEs grow, innovate and contribute to the wider energy transition.

Our speakers will also talk through the analytical approach and share the key findings.

Our speakers

Sergei Plekhanov
SQW, Associate Director

Sergei brings 15 years’ worth of experience in research and evaluation. He holds a PhD in Economics and specialises in statistical analysis and economic modelling, including Bayesian econometrics and Monte Carlo simulations. He has led similar statistical exercises for British Business Bank, Innovate UK, UKRI, Be the Business and others. 

Matt Friend
Energy Systems Catapult, Head of Strategy

Matt is Head of Strategy at Energy Systems Catapult. He helps the Catapult decide how to achieve the greatest impact in accelerating clean energy innovation and helping high potential UK clean energy businesses to scale up; and leads the Catapult’s evaluation work to rigorously assess that impact. He has a background in corporate strategy, and has been working in clean energy innovation for the past 20 years.

Difference-in-Differences: Evaluating our SME impact evidence webinar

Calendar

Wednesday 30th September, 2026

Clock

10:00AM

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Online

Duration: 1hr

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