# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MEC Demo day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: In partnership with Venture CaféAbout this EventJoin us for Manchester Venture Builder Demo Day, a flagship evening of the 2026 Festival of Innovation. We're spotlighting a select group of emerging ventures developed through the Manchester Venture Builder — a hands-on programme designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs take their ideas to the next level.Over 12 intensive weeks, these founders have validated their concepts, built tangible solutions, and defined the next milestones in their journey. Demo Day is a showcase of that progress and a window into what's coming next. Expect rapid-fire startup pitches in the auditorium, followed by a showcase and networking reception connecting student founders with investors and the wider entrepreneurial community.If you require a BSL interpreter, please register for a ticket by 22nd September
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mec-demo-day/100001995460983518
- **Event Categories**: business, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Sister - Renold Building
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Sister - Renold Building
- **lat**: 53.4749382
- **long**: -2.2339994
- **full address**: Sister - Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MEC Demo day being held?
  - **A:** MEC Demo day takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sister - Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MEC Demo day?
  - **A:** MEC Demo day is organized by University of Manchester Innovation Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MEC Demo day is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MEC Demo day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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