Time to get Innovating...
The hunt is on for Wearside businesses to showcase their innovations at VentureFest North East in November.
A popular feature at the region’s annual innovation conference, the Innovation Showcase gives businesses from across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Durham the chance to demonstrate how their work has the potential to transform society or business.
Elizabeth Shaw, Innovation Manager at the North East Business and Innovation Centre, said: “Over the years we have seen some of the most thought-provoking ideas demonstrated as part of the Innovation Showcase, and we know there is no shortage of innovation taking place across the North East.
“But innovation isn’t restricted to one field. It takes place in all industries, and the North East needs to shout louder about its success. The Innovation Showcase supports this, by celebrating the diversity of innovation coming out of the region and aims to inspire others.”
As well as the chance to exhibit to more than 700 delegates, businesses will also have the chance to take home the “Innovation of the Year”’ accolade as part of the event’s inaugural awards ceremony.
Those taking part in the November showcase will be entered into a delegate vote to find the best innovation at VentureFest North East.
Estelle Blanks, Executive Director at organisers Innovation SuperNetwork said: “Innovation is constant. There is always something new to be developed and industrial challenges that need to be met. VentureFest North East is a stand-out opportunity for businesses at the fore-front of innovation, no matter how big or small, to showcase their work.
Dr Lewis Potter took part in last year’s showcase: said: “Geeky Medics came about because of my own frustration as a medical student sourcing teaching resources online,” he said.
“The opportunity to demonstrate Geeky Medics to the business community as part of VentureFest North East was a hugely-valuable experience for us.”
Entry is free at venturefestnortheast.com/what-is-innovation-showcase/ and open to all North East businesses.