{"id":24003,"date":"2018-09-13T11:54:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T10:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digileaders.com\/?p=24003"},"modified":"2019-05-08T14:43:13","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T13:43:13","slug":"venturefest-west-midlands-boost-growth-science-tech-innovators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digileaders.com\/venturefest-west-midlands-boost-growth-science-tech-innovators\/","title":{"rendered":"Venturefest West Midlands set to boost growth for the region\u2019s brightest science and tech innovators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the fourth year, Venturefest West Midlands will be providing an arena for the region\u2019s brightest entrepreneurs, innovators and investors to grow and collaborate whilst exploring new <\/span><span class=\"s2\">products and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tailored for growth-focused businesses in the science and technology sector, the single-day event will be taking place on Thursday 27<\/span><span class=\"s3\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> September at Innovation Birmingham\u2019s iCentrum facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With an expected attendance of almost 400 people, the free event signifies yet another forward-thinking initiative driving growth, prosperity and support for entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises in the West Midlands, attracting the attention of the most exciting young talent the region has to offer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The event has been organised by a Steering Group comprising some of the most influential organisations in the West Midlands, including Venturefest Headline Sponsor the West Midlands Combined Authority, Black Country LEP, Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands, Innovation Birmingham, Innovation Engine, six of the biggest universities in the area and Headline Pitchfest Sponsor Marks and Clerk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Dr. David Hardman MBE, Managing Director at Innovation Birmingham and Chair of the Venturefest WM Steering Group said:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure to work with so many of the key players in the region to drive innovation, growth and prosperity for small businesses. We have such an array of talent, knowledge, resources and determination throughout the West Midlands, and our expert panel comprising world-renowned educational institutions, business support programmes and local enterprise partnerships highlights how our region pulls together to expand what is already a thriving economy.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Dr. Pam Waddell, Director of the Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands, and Venturefest WM Steering Group Member added:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI\u2019m very much looking forward to the event at iCentrum, we are set for a packed and varied itinerary that will offer something to all attendees, whether that\u2019s an inspirational keynote or a pressurised pitch situation; our main goal is to drive growth and prosperity for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the West Midlands.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Following from the successes of the last three events, the finals of the <b>Pitchfest<\/b> competition will again be a core part of the programme for this year; offering the chance for entrepreneurs to deliver ideas, concepts and businesses to a panel of investors and mentors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Run by the Centre for Growth at Aston University, BizzInn at the University of Birmingham, and Minerva at the University of Warwick Science Park, over three million pounds has been generated by Pitchfest since its establishment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Guiding businesses from pitch preparation through to intense judging rounds, the best pitches will emerge and compete in the Grand Final, where each company will deliver their ideas to investors and entrepreneurs for a chance to win access to Minerva\u2019s professional network of angel investors. Paula Whitehouse, Associate Dean for Enterprise at Aston Business School, and Venturefest WM Steering Group Member said:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cVenturefest West Midlands is the region\u2019s most prestigious event for entrepreneurs and companies looking to grow, providing an invaluable pipeline of opportunity for the brightest talents, entrepreneurs and innovators in the region. Initiatives like Pitchfest help to add an element of competition, pushing entrepreneurs and small business owners to grab this opportunity with both hands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cConnecting a generation of talent is vitally important, and our extremely well-established Steering Group committee has played an influential role in ensuring that knowledge meets opportunity, and bright ideas get the backing they deserve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Working alongside Pitchfest, The Richardson Brothers Foundation will be attending this year\u2019s Venturefest event to shortlist exciting businesses to win its inaugural new venture competition including an\u00a0investment prize of \u00a330K later this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">After an initial address from David Hardman, Venturefest WM will comprise two keynotes, a cyber experiment, three expert panels with specialist economic, business to business and rapid growth experience, four Pitchfest heats and two workshops.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Book your place for FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/venturefest-west-midlands-2018-tickets-46356020104\"><span class=\"s4\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"btn-container\"><a class=\"btn btn-md btn-secondary\" href=\"#\">More thought leadership <i class=\"far fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the fourth year, Venturefest West Midlands will be providing an arena for the region\u2019s brightest entrepreneurs, innovators and investors to grow and collaborate whilst exploring new products and services. 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