Applio - Finalists at Venturefest

From over 300 entrants Applio has made it to the final 12 - great news.

Pitchfest is a unique pitching competition - an opportunity for 12 finalist entrepreneurs with start-up, early stage and growth businesses to increase their profile in front of a national audience of investors. This year's finalists will be seeking investments totalling over £3.2m.

Jointly organised by Aston University, the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick, you are invited to come along to the Pitchfest Heats to watch the finalists deliver their presentations to expert panelists.

The top three pitches will be announced during the Pitchfest Final. They will deliver their presentation again with the overall winner decided by audience vote.

Pitchfest will sit alongside the main conference and exhibition which offers great opportunities to network, learn and access support to help develop innovation and growth in your business

Venturefest Website

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