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Connect Yorkshire is the fast track to growth for Yorkshire's technology and life-science companies. We link young knowledge-based enterprises to the resources they need to succeed: investment, markets, management, partners, and support services. As part of this process, we match innovative, ambitious companies with investors looking for growth.

Our dynamic network brings together entrepreneurs and innovators with our sponsors and partners, drawn from the technology sector and the wider business community. Together, we seek to generate synergies, catalyse action and promote enterprise. We are the experts in our field, passionate about technology and can offer a wealth of free advice, mentoring and support to our members. We are here to help you access the resources you need to make the most of your idea, enterprise or innovation - every step of the way! To find out what we can do to support your company click here...

BLOGS & BETAS

MyDealMaker is Connect Yorkshire's new online portal where investors, entrepreneurs and service providers can find their perfect match. Intrigued? To take a closer look at the MyDealMaker Beta click here now!

For the latest views and topical debate about the technology scene across the piste, visit the Connect Yorkshire Blog and have your say!

WINNING PITCHES

Wednesday 6th February saw ten innovative technology companies do battle for the £30K first prize in our Investment Competition at Venturefest Yorkshire.

Those that threw their hat into the ring included UKELO Limited, a firm developing a virtual sparing partner, Gwenagen Ltd featuring the 'Gdock' that folds into a sturdy stand for any phone, MP3 or PDA, and Smartmovemortgage.co.uk with a online system for mortgage brokerage. To find out who came out on top and walked away with the prize, click here...

If you would like to know how Gwen at Gwenagen Ltd has progressed since Venturefest Yorkshire? Click here for more

CONNECTING TO INVESTORS

Wednesday 28th November saw our twelfth Investment Forum, held for the first time in Sheffield and with presentations from nine innovative technology companies. Another eight companies also exhibited in the informal breakout area including Provardis Limited, SAel Systems and Modern Health Systems Limited. If you missed out on the event, you can listen again to the pitches, or check out their MyDealMaker profiles online.

The Forum was followed by our second live technology debate, TechTalk 2007. We invited three leaders in the technology field to share strategies and experiences of how they created a recipe for high-tech success. To listen again to these inspiring talks, click here now...
Our Spring Investment Forum and TechTalk 2008 will be taking place on the 18th June 2008 in Leeds. Make a date in your diary now!

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Connect Yorkshire's June Investment Forum Event 2008

Connect Yorkshire's June Investment Forum Event 2008

Technology Companies If your company is ready for fast track growth, Connect Yorkshire will give you the key to translating your ideas into reality, enabling you to speak the language of investors. More on Connect Yorkshire's June Investment Forum Event 2008

Connect AIM even higher in 2008

Connect AIM even higher in 2008

Connect Yorkshire the organisation that primes technology businesses for growth and investment, was set to help company bosses who are looking towards floating on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). More on Connect AIM even higher in 2008

April 2008 Newsletter

IRP Workshops, Forums, My Deal Maker update and much more.... More on April 2008 Newsletter

March 2008 Newsletter

Investment Competition Winner, MyDealMaker Update, AIM Seminar, IRP Workshop dates, and much more. More on March 2008 Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

14 May - Investor Readiness Programme: Effective Negotiating Skills

17 May - The Enterprise Shows 2008

22 May - Investor Readiness Programme: Show Me The Money

4 Jun - Investor Readiness Programme: Company Valuations and Deal Structures

18 Jun - Investment Forum

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Connect Yorkshire
Leeds Innovation Centre
103 Clarendon Road
Leeds
LS2 9DF
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 113 384 5640
Fax: +44 (0) 113 384 5846
Email: info@connectyorkshire.org

Connect Yorkshire is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales with Company No. 4238885. VAT Registration No. 779912665