Venturefest West Midlands 2025

The Event

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

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.