GJD Manufacturing finalists for £30,000 Innovation Showcase prize

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Rochdale-based security equipment manufacturer, GJD Manufacturing is one of the 10 finalists in the running for the £30,000 Innovation Showcase prize at Venturefest Manchester 2016.

The finalists come from a range of sectors across the North West, including life sciences, manufacturing, and design, creative and technology. Each business will pitch their ideas at Venturefest’s Innovation Showcase 2016 to some of the region’s most prominent entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. The winner of the prize package will then be chosen by an audience vote.

The £30,000 prize package is made up of contributions from Business Growth Hub partners including Virgin Trains, Sci-Tech Daresbury and Appleyard Lees.

The Innovation Showcase 2016 finalists are:

• GJD Manufacturing – Rochdale-based security equipment manufacturer, supplying intruder detection, CCTV and security lighting systems.
• MyManu – Salford-based innovative audio technology designer. 
• Limon Attire – Tameside-based clothing label specialising in the design of carer-friendly apparel for those living with dementia.
• Extreme Low Energy – Trafford-based manufacturer of low-energy, sustainable ICT infrastructure.
• GCOFN – Lancaster-based manufacturer of Graphene and 2D materials, and supplier of materials for nanotechnology solutions.
• Gatorduct – Manchester-basedprovider of efficient, sustainable and cost effective ductwork systems.
• Swifty Scooters – Salford-based manufacturer of innovative adult scooters.
• VST Enterprises – Manchester-based anti-counterfeiting and traceability technology designer.
• C Major – Lancashire-based manufacturer of medical and dental instruments and supplies. 
• Nothing but Epic – Manchester-based digital brand agency specialising in social media, website design, and SEO.

To prepare each business for the event, the Hub will provide mentoring support and a practice pitch day, allowing businesses to hone their presentation skills with expert guidance from the Hub’s Access to Finance specialists.

Venturefest is a technology and innovation conference featuring inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and the chance for businesses to network with some of the region’s most successful business leaders. Organised by the Business Growth Hub and Innovate UK the conference will include keynote speeches from Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive at Manchester City Council, and Juergen Maier, CEO at Siemens.