Partnership Opportunities 20 November 2019Manchester Central
Venturefest North West 2019
Venturefest is the North West’s biggest annual innovation expo and conference, bringing together start-ups, growing businesses, investors and innovation specialists from the region.
We’re expecting a record 1,200+ delegates to Manchester Central for an exceptional mix of inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and networking opportunities, with an anticipated 200 Innovation Showcase Competition entrants.
The event is run by GC Business Growth Hub, which supports small and medium-sized businesses at all stages of their growth journey.
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“Reach and Rescue benefited tremendously from winning the Innovation Showcase Competition. First, it has confirmed that we’re growing the business the right way. Then there’s the PR we received, which was fantastic and definitely raised awareness of our products. And it also had a huge impact on our team – it still gives us a proud feeling to say ‘we are an award-winning company’ and to know the hard work has paid off.”
Jo TaylorDirector at Reach and Rescue (2018 winners)
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#venturefestnw trended no.1 in GM during the event and peaked at no.2 in the UK
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It’s where connections are made, growth opportunities born, new ideas inspired, and the most exciting business innovations showcased.
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We’re looking for ambitious partners committed to supporting business growth.
Now in its sixth year, this flagship regional event offers the perfect opportunity to position your organisation as a leader within the North West’s innovation landscape.
New for 2019 are ‘themed villages’, showcasing innovative SMEs alongside the sponsor. Village themes might include digital, creative & tech; food & drink; business & financial services; green tech & services; health & life sciences; and manufacturing.
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Audience profile
Venturefest North West 2018: Delegates by main area of business:
Venturefest North West 2018: Delegates by business turnover:
Business, Finance & Professional Service
Digital & Creative Industries
Health & Life Sciences
Low Carbon & Environmental Goods & Services
Up to £1m
£1m to £10m
£10m plus
Manufacturing
Retail & Wholesale
Construction
Hospitality, Tourism & Sport
Other
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* Where delegates indicated
Village sponsor
- Sponsorship of one of the themed villages, with 4x4m exhibition space
- Prominent branding on all marketing materials before and during the event
- Participation on Innovation Showcase Competition judging panels
- Opportunities to provide speakers and clinics for exclusive fringe events (before, during and after the event)
- Opportunity to receive contact data of delegates and Innovation Showcase Competition entrants (subject to opt-in clause on booking/entry forms)
- Access to exclusive networking area
- Inclusion as Village Sponsor in the printed event publication (expected readership 12,000), with company profile
- Two blog posts featured on the event website
- Event magazine sponsorship is available at an additional cost
- £3,500+VAT
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Headline sponsor
- One of a maximum of two headline sponsors
- Premium large exhibition space
- Premium branding on all marketing materials before and during the event
- Participation on Innovation Showcase Competition judging panels
- Promotional video played in the conference auditorium before keynote speakers (sponsor to provide)
- Opportunities to provide speakers and clinics for exclusive fringe events (before, during and after the event)
- Premium branding on event website homepage, plus logo and profile in the sponsors section
- Branding on all email campaigns relating to the event, sent to last year’s delegates and the GC Business Growth Hub database (7,000+)
- Opportunity to receive contact data of delegates and Innovation Showcase Competition entrants (subject to opt-in clause on booking/entry forms)
- Access to exclusive networking area
- Logo on exclusive networking area
- Inclusion as Headline Sponsor in the event magazine (expected readership 12,000), with full-page company profile
- Two blog posts featured on the event website
- Event magazine sponsorship is available at an additional cost
- £10,000 + VAT
Thanks to our previous sponsors and partners
Additional opportunities
- Exhibition Hall big screen advert: from £200
- Delegate bag sponsorship: from £2,000
- Refreshments area sponsorship: from £2,500
- Lanyard sponsorship: from £1,750
- Meeting area sponsor from £2,500
- Innovation Showcase Competition sponsorship: we have a range of options to discuss
- Event magazine sponsorship: we have a range of options to discuss
Partner
- Shell scheme exhibition space
- Access to exclusive networking area
- Branding in pre- and post-event marketing
- Event magazine sponsorship is available at an additional cost
- From £1,500+VAT
Headline sponsors
Major sponsors
Regional partners
venturefestnorthwest.com
Connect • Innovate • Grow
The region’s biggest innovation event
Want to get involved?
We welcome enquiries and look forward to discussing opportunities to bring you into the event family.
Please get in touch with:
Peter Gaunt, GC Business Growth Hub Relationship Manager
[email protected] 07753 418 033