Venturefest South is a long-standing, not-for-profit, partner-led initiative that connects investors and support organisations with the Central South’s most promising and innovative businesses. Whether you’re looking for new deal flow, strategic partnerships, or simply to be part of a thriving innovation ecosystem, Venturefest South offers you direct access to what matters.
Venturefest South community, you’ll gain year-round access to:
This year, we’re proud to once again host the Investor Hub — a dedicated space at the Festival of Innovation tailored specifically for investors and funding organisations.
Led by Innovate UK and British Business Bank, and supported by our strong regional network, the Investor Hub is where connections are made, and opportunities come to life.
Whether you’re interested in early-stage ventures or established scaleups, the Investor Hub gives you access to:
Meet high-potential businesses selected across six innovation clusters:
Venturefest South is the region’s flagship innovation showcase. Since 2017, we’ve helped accelerate thousands of entrepreneurial journeys, brought together investors and business leaders, and created a powerful platform for collaboration. We exist to help people with great ideas turn them into successful ventures — and to support the investors and organisations who help them grow.