Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Join us before the main event to explore the Innovator Showcase, where you’ll have the chance to meet the talented startups. Be the first to experience the innovative technologies and forward-thinking ideas on display.
📱Sermo is an app designed to help students shape their future. As a student itinerary platform, it tackles issues such as unequal access to careers guidance, mentoring and professional networks. Students can follow and manage all academic communications, coursework, events and applications from the app.
What drives your ambition, and what does success really mean to you? In this reflective and engaging talk, Rachel explores the psychology behind achievement and the emotional needs we can attach to success. Designed for founders, entrepreneurs and ambitious business owners, the session invites you to recognise the patterns behind your drive, explore the difference between fear-led and purpose-led ambition, and question what you’re really chasing. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your motivations, practical questions to reflect on your relationship with achievement, and a fresh perspective on what sustainable success could look and feel like.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation.
Through our weekly Thursday Gatherings, founders, researchers, investors and innovators come together to share ideas, explore new technologies and build meaningful connections. As ecosystem activators, Venture Café Manchester is creating a central hub for the city’s innovation ecosystem, driving visibility, collaboration and community.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
💬 Connect with us on LinkedIn
📩 Sign up for our weekly newsletter
Join our Lightning Pitch session where you’ve got just 60 seconds to introduce yourself and share your business or idea with the room. It’s fast, fun, and a brilliant way to meet fellow founders, spark conversations and get your idea out into the Manchester startup community.
This session offers a valuable opportunity for founders to practise delivering their pitch with confidence, clarity, and impact. Selected attendees will have the chance to present their ideas in a supportive environment and receive constructive, real-time feedback from experienced investors.
The feedback provided will help founders refine their messaging, strengthen their presentation and improve their approach to future investment opportunities.
Whether pitching or observing, all attendees will gain insight into how investors evaluate a pitch, what they look for, and the common areas founders are encouraged to strengthen. Observing live pitches and feedback also provides valuable lessons on effective communication and presentation techniques.
Join us for an open, interactive group advisory session designed specifically for climate founders at any stage. Bring your toughest scaling roadblocks, from go-to-market and hiring to dilutive and non-dilutive funding. We can support with live, practical troubleshooting, fresh perspectives, and network connections.
Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Join us before the main event to explore the Innovator Showcase, where you’ll have the chance to meet the talented startups. Be the first to experience the innovative technologies and forward-thinking ideas on display.
📱Sermo is an app designed to help students shape their future. As a student itinerary platform, it tackles issues such as unequal access to careers guidance, mentoring and professional networks. Students can follow and manage all academic communications, coursework, events and applications from the app.
What drives your ambition, and what does success really mean to you? In this reflective and engaging talk, Rachel explores the psychology behind achievement and the emotional needs we can attach to success. Designed for founders, entrepreneurs and ambitious business owners, the session invites you to recognise the patterns behind your drive, explore the difference between fear-led and purpose-led ambition, and question what you’re really chasing. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your motivations, practical questions to reflect on your relationship with achievement, and a fresh perspective on what sustainable success could look and feel like.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation.
Through our weekly Thursday Gatherings, founders, researchers, investors and innovators come together to share ideas, explore new technologies and build meaningful connections. As ecosystem activators, Venture Café Manchester is creating a central hub for the city’s innovation ecosystem, driving visibility, collaboration and community.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
💬 Connect with us on LinkedIn
📩 Sign up for our weekly newsletter
Join our Lightning Pitch session where you’ve got just 60 seconds to introduce yourself and share your business or idea with the room. It’s fast, fun, and a brilliant way to meet fellow founders, spark conversations and get your idea out into the Manchester startup community.
This session offers a valuable opportunity for founders to practise delivering their pitch with confidence, clarity, and impact. Selected attendees will have the chance to present their ideas in a supportive environment and receive constructive, real-time feedback from experienced investors.
The feedback provided will help founders refine their messaging, strengthen their presentation and improve their approach to future investment opportunities.
Whether pitching or observing, all attendees will gain insight into how investors evaluate a pitch, what they look for, and the common areas founders are encouraged to strengthen. Observing live pitches and feedback also provides valuable lessons on effective communication and presentation techniques.
Join us for an open, interactive group advisory session designed specifically for climate founders at any stage. Bring your toughest scaling roadblocks, from go-to-market and hiring to dilutive and non-dilutive funding. We can support with live, practical troubleshooting, fresh perspectives, and network connections.