THAT'S A WRAP FOR #VFS21: FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION. THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE ACTION!

So that’s it for the #VFS21 Festival of Innovation! What a great day and thank you for being part of it. But don’t switch off too soon. Keep those positive vibes going longer by checking out all the images, content and news from the event.


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#VFS21: FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION ATTRACTS RECORD-BREAKING REGISTRATIONS TO BOOST THE SOUTH’S ECONOMY

Venturefest South’s fifth annual innovation showcase was record-breaking with more delegates than ever before attending to discover how to access over £1billion of opportunities on offer from VFS partners through support, funding and investment.

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  • Thank you for staging such a great event. We made some really useful connections and the Innovator of the Year Award was a perfect way to end the day (with a cold beer of course).

    Antony Quinn

  • Thanks for having Donater at #VFS21, it was a really positive event and it was great to be back out in person. I really appreciated your enthusiastic presentation and ability to get the room engaged.

    Steve Cross

  • Thank you for an enjoyable opportunity to pitch our work at the Open Mic event at VFS21. You created a great, open and encouraging environment to speak, so a special thanks for that too.

    David Thomas

Have you ever tried to claim R&D tax credits?

VFS partner, Catax is giving all of our wonderful innovators, exhibitors, entrepreneurs and delegates the chance to take a free 10 minute audit to see if you are able to recover R&D Tax Credits for your company.

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#VFS21: Festival of Innovation

Venturefest South exists to stimulate the south’s innovation ecosystem and we are very excited that the #VFS21: Festival of Innovation will return on 21 October 2021!

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#VFS21: Festival of Innovation

Venturefest South exists to stimulate the south’s innovation ecosystem and we are very excited that the #VFS21: Festival of Innovation will return on 21 October 2021!

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#VFS21 partners, sponsors and exhibitors

Meet the businesses driving the innovation agenda in the south and the people who make Venturefest South possible.

Meet the businesses

#VFS21 partners, sponsors and exhibitors

Meet the businesses driving the innovation agenda in the south and the people who make Venturefest South possible.

Meet the businesses


Let's talk about opportunities

Venturefest South is all about showcasing the south’s innovation ecosystem and creating opportunities for those within it. At a time when looking forward rather than back is essential for economic prosperity, the team at Venturefest South are delighted to share with you some of the opportunities available to the VFS community.

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Let's talk about opportunities

Venturefest South is all about showcasing the south’s innovation ecosystem and creating opportunities for those within it. At a time when looking forward rather than back is essential for economic prosperity, the team at Venturefest South are delighted to share with you some of the opportunities available to the VFS community.

View opportunities


The Venturefest South awards

Recognising the best of the best, our awards are back for 2021. Awards are held at the end of the day in the Collaboration Zone.

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The Venturefest South awards

Recognising the best of the best, our awards are back for 2021. Awards are held at the end of the day in the Collaboration Zone.

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Latest news

15th November 2021
VFS21 Award Winners – they came, they pitched, they conquered!
VFS21 Award Winners - they came, they pitched, they conquered!

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5th November 2021
Portsmouth shares £220m to use eXtended Reality to boost the city’s cultural economy
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The University of Portsmouth is leading on a new project that will use eXtended...

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22nd October 2021
#VFS21: FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION ATTRACTS RECORD-BREAKING REGISTRATIONS TO BOOST THE SOUTH’S ECONOMY
#VFS21: FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION ATTRACTS RECORD-BREAKING REGISTRATIONS TO BOOST THE SOUTH’S ECONOMY

Business leaders, innovators, investors and entrepreneurs make new connections...

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