#VFNW19 Video Highlights
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it the biggest and best VFNW yet.
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Daresbury-based NGPod wins final of Innovation Showcase Competition
NGPod Global, Dicey Tech, Alison Handling Services and Dream Agility scooped the awards at #VFNW19.
Most successful Venturefest North West yet!
More than 50 speakers & panellists, 80 exhibitors and 1,150 delegates were together under one roof.
Collaborate to Innovate
John Willis, SME specialist at MMU, on how academic support could help supercharge your business.
Record numbers for Venturefest North West 2019
Venturefest North West has received a record number of registrations.
Top tips for manufacturers attending Venturefest
Jude Holmes of Made Smarter UK tells entrepreneurial manufacturers how to make the most of #VFNW19.
Intellectual property: a guide through the maze
Dr Sam Dewhurst, associate at #VFNW19 sponsors Dehns, on how to protect your IP.
Learning to dance in the rain
Codilia Gapare, part of the #VFNW19 Female Entrepreneurs Panel, tells her inspirational story.
Academics & Entrepreneurs: three ways to bridge the gaps
Some tips to help North West business leaders collaborate with academic researchers.
Finalists announced for Innovation Showcase Competition
The 12 shortlisted SMEs have been announced - and you can hear their pitches at #VFNW19.
Graphene: supporting ‘Powerhouse’ innovation in the North West
Paul Wiper discusses the potential of graphene and how collaboration can help drive innovation.
Top tips for SMEs when approaching a bank for finance
Headline sponsors NatWest offer five top tips for SMEs when approaching a bank for finance.
How to fund innovation within your business
Thousands of SMEs could be capitalising on Government incentives for sustained business growth.
Former ‘Dragon’ Jenny Campbell joins speaker line-up
Award-winning entrepreneur Jenny Campbell is to deliver a keynote address at #VFNW19.
Vikas Shah MBE – Q&A
Our host discusses his own experiences and the opportunities on offer to businesses at #VFNW19.
Innovation Showcase deadline extended
‘Unrivalled shop window’ to pitch commercial ideas to new investors, funders and customers.
Businesses in the NW urged to enter Innovation Showcase
Entries for the 2019 Innovation Showcase Competition are open to SMEs from across the North West.
Pioneering US investor Nitin Rai confirmed for #VFNW19
Elevate Capital's MD hails incredible opportunities offered by NW's richly diverse society.