Venturefest 2012 will be taking place on Wednesday 7 November 2012 at the UWE Conference Centre in Bristol.

Last year's event attracted more than 700 attendees and this year promises to be even bigger. Venturefest is aimed at anyone who has an early-stage technology business idea and is looking for support and advice to get that idea off the ground. Come along for the day and listen to other entrepreneurs' stories, get IP and funding advice and to network with like-minded people.

Entry is free.

Registration will open soon.

Last year Venturefest sponsors included Bristol and Bath Science Park, University of Bristol, Bath Spa University, UWE, Alma Consulting Group, Business West, Corrigan Associates, Dehns, Eden Ventures, EIP, FC Fund Managers, Handsome IP, Horatio Investments, HP Labs, iNETS SW, Jenson Solutions, LIMA University of Bath, RJG Jenkins, Technology Strategy Board, The Design Programme, UCLB, Ultimate Finance, Veale Wasbrough Vizards, Withers & Rogers.

If you're interested in sponsoring this year's event, please contact Nadya Anscombe at admin@sciencecitybristol.com.