Venturefest West Midlands 2025

Venturefest West Midlands provides investors, innovators and entrepreneurs the chance to meet, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies.

Being supported locally by business, universities, science parks and business support organisations, Venturefest is a leading conference supporting the region’s innovative entrepreneurs and businesses to flourish.

Venturefest is a free event which will take place on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.

This year's programme will include a keynote from Terry Monkton from Simworx and delegates will have the opportunity to join panel discussions, workshops and network in the exhibition area.

Key themes this year include

• Entrepreneurship for all - breaking the mould to develop different models and
  opportunities
• Future landscape for Business and Innovation support in the region - a public-private
  mix
• Unlocking Startup Potential through Alternative Equity Models and Corporate
  Collaboration
• The Value of creative in your business - the importance of design and brand
• Showcasing WM Innovation Accelerator business successes

Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up, a pitching competition for business owners, giving a unique opportunity for businesses to raise their profile both in the West Midlands and in front of a national audience of investors. Business owners are invited to present their ideas in a pitch for investment and stand a chance of winning one of several awards.

Please note we will be sharing catering and accessibility requirements with the venue on 28 February. We may be unable to accommodate any special requirements after this date.

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Host or Publisher West Midlands Combined Authority