York on Course for Business Growth

Promising to deliver a new experience for Yorkshire based innovators, entrepreneurs and investors, Venturefest Yorkshire 2016, was officially launched on 22 June at the Ron Cooke Hub, University of York.

Organised by Make It York and sponsored by the national government agency, Innovate UK this year’s one day festival will be held at York Racecourse on16 november 2016. With a clear focus on nurturing business growth across Yorkshire, Venturefest will bring investors, innovators and entrepreneurs together in an engaging, exciting and entertaining environment.

By helping innovators develop their ideas and supporting entrepreneurs in securing investment, Venturefest Yorkshire aims to inspire, entertain and amaze delegates through talks from experts in their field, and with workshops and exhibitions.

On the day there will be five floors of themed exhibition zones, keynote speakers, seminars and workshops, a chance to meet the experts, an Innovation Showcase, live Pitchfest Finals where delegates will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas in return for a rich support package, including £5,000 funding. There will be Club and Investors lounges, Yorkie Talkies and a spectacular end of day show.

Exhibition and ticket sales for the main event in November are now open, with early bird discounts available until the end of August.

Further details: business@makeityork.com