Innovation Supper: October 2026
York Business School, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are once again delighted to bring you Innovation Supper.
Join us for a relaxed evening of light supper, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration.
Six emerging businesses will pitch their ideas to the audience, who will then vote to choose the winner. The winning business takes home funding to help give their idea the boost it needs. One our most popular events!
Innovation Supper sees six new businesses pitch their business ideas to the audience, the winner chosen by the audience, takes away the money (given by the audience in payment for their supper) to give their new idea the boost it needs.
What to Expect:
- Enjoy networking and a light supper
- 6 businesses will pitch for a chance to win £400–£600
- 10 minutes to pitch, followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A
- The audience will then vote for the idea they think is best
Parking
There is no parking for any vehicles on site and ANPR cameras are in operation 24/7.
We have a small number of Blue Badge spaces available, these spaces can only be used if guests have pre registered their number plates by emailing events@yorksj.ac.uk.
Registering your details does not guarantee a space, as they operate on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure your blude badge is displayed clearly in the vehicle.
Event details
Thursday 15 October, 18:00 – 20:00
York St John, Creative Centre.
Tickets are £10, which covers supper and contributes to the night’s prize fund.
Register now
This support is available to businesses within York and North Yorkshire, if your business is based outside our region, visit Business.gov.uk and search your postcode to find your local alternative.