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

(34%)

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(74%)

(17%)

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(5%)

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(2%)

(2%)

(23%)

* 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

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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

peter.gaunt@growthco.uk 07753 418 033