Venturefest Mobile Hub Coventry: innovation and growth

Join Venturefest Mobile Hub event in Coventry to explore opportunities and overcome barriers on your journey to innovation and growth.

This dynamic session, hosted in collaboration with Coventry University and Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub, is designed to help businesses take the next step in their development.

What to expect

At Venturefest Mobile Hub Coventry, you’ll gain practical insights from businesses that have successfully overcome challenges through support and innovation. The event also features an Innovation Canvas Workshop, led by Innovate UK, where you’ll learn to identify opportunities and define actionable next steps for your business growth. Additionally, you’ll discover a range of support programs and grants specifically designed to help businesses like yours thrive.

Agenda highlights

9:00 – 9:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast
Start the morning with networking and refreshments.

9:30 – 10:50 AM: Session 1 – Barriers to Innovation and Growth

Fireside Chat with:

• Marcos Kauffman, Director, Institute for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, Coventry University
• Les Gill, COO, GNN
• Bhavik Shah, Business Development Manager, Unipart Manufacturing Group
• Learn how to overcome barriers to growth with insights from Phil Peak, Deputy CEO, CW Growth Hub Group.

10:50 – 11:00 AM: Break

11:00 – 11:50 AM: Session 2 – Innovation Canvas Workshop
Led by Rachel Cheetham, Lead Senior Business Advisor, Innovate UK Business Growth, this hands-on workshop will help you identify key opportunities for your business.

12:00 – 12:30 PM: Networking & Refreshments
Conclude the event with more networking and light refreshments.

Why Attend?

By joining, you’ll:

• Gain actionable strategies to address barriers to growth.
• Learn about funding and innovation support options tailored to your business needs.
• Network with industry leaders and other forward-thinking businesses in the region.