Innovation Fest showcase · 20 May 2026

Where the work faces the room.

Demo Day is the culmination of everything Cohort I builds across the programme. Participants pitch their ventures live and exhibit their products, prototypes, and concepts at Innovation Fest in STEAMhouse, Birmingham.

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Date
Venue
STEAMhouse, Birmingham
Format
Live pitching and startup expo
Entry
Free and open to all

About Demo Day

What to expect

A public finish to a private stretch of work.

Demo Day is not a symbolic ending. It is the point at which student ventures must communicate clearly, withstand scrutiny, and present themselves with a level of seriousness that matches the work behind them.

  • Live pitches delivered to a panel of industry professionals, investors, and university stakeholders.
  • A startup expo where each team showcases its venture, prototype, product, or early concept.
  • Direct interaction between student founders, curious attendees, potential collaborators, and supporters.
Who should attend

Open to students, professionals, collaborators, and the simply curious.

The event is free and designed to be welcoming without becoming vague. Whether you want to support student innovation, spot promising founders early, or see what Birmingham students are building, you are in the right room.

STEAMhouse, Birmingham.

STEAMhouse is Birmingham City University's creative innovation centre, bringing together artists, designers, technologists, and entrepreneurs. It is the setting for Innovation Fest and the right space for a programme like this to make its work public.

Address
STEAMhouse
Curzon Street
Birmingham, B4 7XG

A short walk from Birmingham City Centre and well-served by public transport.

The work goes public on 20 May.

Free and open to the public.

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