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West Yorkshire Innovation Festival

Inspiring and celebrating the best ideas from around our region, the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival is back in March 2026. And we want you to be part of it.

 

The West Yorkshire Innovation Festival is back from Tuesday 3 to Friday 13 March 2026 – and we want you to be part of it.  

World renowned for ground-breaking technology, products and services, West Yorkshire has long been at the forefront of what is new and exciting. This festival is your chance to build on this legacy – joining local businesses, experts and entrepreneurs to spark ideas, build collaborations and share regional resources. 

 

Here to inspire and connect: Tuesday 3 – Friday 13 March 2026 

Events schedule

View the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival events schedule

Man At Innovation Festival Event

What is the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival?

We want West Yorkshire to be known as a centre of excellence for innovation. The West Yorkshire Innovation Festival will celebrate innovation taking place across the region and the strength of the partnerships making that happen.    

In particular, the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival will shine a spotlight on these areas of local strength:  

  • Business, financial and professional services 
  • Health and life sciences 
  • Digital and technology 
  • Green economy 
  • Advanced manufacturing 
  • Creative industries  
Wowy Innovation Event

Who is the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival for?

Innovation is for everyone. Even if you wouldn’t describe yourself as an innovator, if you have an idea or want to make things better, then this festival is for you. This includes:  

  • Businesses 
  • Entrepreneurs 
  • Creatives 
  • Start-ups 
  • Academics and universities 
  • People of all ages   

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