Apply to be a #VFS Innovator

Are you one of the region’s leading innovators? Apply for a funded innovator spot work over £2k and get presented as one the regions best

Apply now to be part of the Innovator Showcase at the VFS Festival of Innovation. 
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with an idea, a student team building something brilliant, a startup ready to grow or an innovator pushing boundaries, this is your chance to step into the spotlight. We’re looking for bold thinking, fresh ideas and game-changing innovations from across the South. If that’s you, apply now for one of our limited and highly sought-after showcase spots.

Venturefest South exists to champion innovation in the region, and that means investing in its innovators.

Every penny from tickets and sponsorships goes straight back into supporting opportunities like this.

What’s in it for you?

If selected, you’ll receive an exclusive Innovator Support Package worth over £2,000, including:

  • A prime showcase spot at the live event
  • Startup and scale-up advice from the VFS partner network
  • Automatic entry into the Festival of Innovation Awards
  • A featured profile on the VFS website
  • Promotion across our digital channels, website and emails
  • Opportunities to share your news, events and videos with our community

Whether you’re looking for funding, feedback or fresh connections, the Innovator Showcase is your launchpad.

Don’t miss out, apply today.

HOW WE SELECT OUR INNOVATORS

Every application is reviewed by the Venturefest South team. The most exciting and promising entries are shortlisted and then assessed by a panel of VFS partners, made up of experts and leaders from some of the South’s most influential innovation-focused organisations.

Getting started is simple. Just fill out the form and answer the questions below. Let’s see what you’ve got.

Here’s what they’re looking for:

  • How exciting or original your innovation is
  • Its potential to grow and scale
  • How investable or viable the idea is
  • How clearly and compellingly you pitch it in your application

It’s simple to start an application just fill out the form and answer the questions below.

We welcome all applications but, before you fill out this form please note that Venturefest South needs your contact details to respond to you about becoming an innovator. We will also use this data to create an innovator profile before the event. For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy on our founder’s site.

Meet some of our previous innovators

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