Venturefest East Midlands 2016 registrations now open

Registrations are now open for Venturefest East Midlands, the region’s premier business growth network, taking place at the King Power Stadium, Leicester on 15 & 16 March 2016. Delegate places are free of charge and interested parties can register now.

Over 1500 delegates are expected to attend next year’s event in Leicester, which will offer businesses the opportunity to connect, network and grow. With representatives from both public and private sector it provides an excellent platform to develop new and existing innovative ideas.

The University, one of the partners of Venturefest, will be showcasing the expertise, support and facilities available to businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators.  The University’s students and graduates will also have a chance to participate in Venturefest East Midlands’ Next Generation competition, where finalists will be pitching their businesses to established investors and entrepreneurs. The Next Generation competition winners will receive a cash prize and package of business support.  

With a significant focus on funding and finance, as well as how to grow in the export market, Venturefest East Midlands offers a multitude of opportunities to attending delegates.  Visitors can look forward to live crowd funding, live pitches to investors and the chance to find out more about global brand supply and open innovation opportunities. Further details of the event’s programme will be announced in due course.