Date: 8 February
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Location
Delia Derbyshire Building,
Coventry University
Cox Street
Coventry
CV1 5PH
About the Event
The Venturefest Mobile Hub is a new format brought to you by Venturefest West Midlands.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of exciting businesses, local partners, and business support organisations. Panellists will discuss their innovation journeys and offer advice on how creative businesses can secure investment & funding, work with specialist advisors, and create opportunities for collaboration.
What to expect on the day
Panel discussion: “Starting your innovation growth journey”
A panel of innovative & creative businesses, facilitated by a Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist from Innovate UK EDGE, will provide insights into the growth of their businesses, working with the EDGE team, and securing finance/investment/funding.
Technology showcase and Delia Derbyshire tour
Engage with the panellists, other businesses and support organisations to explore how creative industries and immersive tech can drive innovation in your business. Tour the Delia Derbyshire immersive studios and see first-hand the latest virtual reality and mixed reality technologies
Event Agenda:
13:00 to 13:30. Refreshments and light lunch
13:30 to 13:40. Welcome speech from Pam Waddell (IAWM)
13:40 to 14:00. Keynote from Shaun Hides (Coventry University)
14:00 to 14:45. Panel discussion: ‘Your innovation growth journey’
Facilitator. Susi Henson – Lead Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist (Innovate UK EDGE)
- Waste Projekt. Molly Ratcliffe
- Elderado. Elson Sibanda
- Vere Experiences. Sarah Beauclerk
14:45 to 15:00. Innovation support opportunities
15:00 to 15:10. Closing remarks. Paul Fairburn (Coventry University Services)
15.10 to 16.00. Networking, technology showcase and Delia Derbyshire tour
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