The Fieldays Innovations Centre, located at the heart of Fieldays, is a highlight for visitors and exhibitors alike during the four days of Fieldays and is the perfect platform for inventors – from backyard to established companies – to present their latest innovation on a global stage.

Fieldays is pleased to announce a new element to the 2016 Innovations curriculum – the Fieldays Innovations Capital Event, partnered by Enterprise Angels.

The Capital Event will see Innovations entrants network with industry influencers, investors and agribusinesses in this specialised environment in an effort to connect entrants with their targeted market, says Gail Hendricks, Innovations Event Manager.

“Fieldays Innovations enjoys a high-level of exposure during the four days and the Capital Event will enable entrants to connect with investors to gain an understanding of what is required to attract potential investment.”

Enterprise Angels Executive Director Bill Murphy says bringing innovators and investors together with the Capital Event is a fantastic opportunity for both sides.

“As New Zealand’s leading early-stage agribusiness investor, Enterprise Angels is delighted to partner with Fieldays to deliver the Innovations Capital Event,” he says.

“Innovations entrants seeking capital to drive their innovation forward will be given the opportunity to meet with experienced agribusiness investors at the event and based on investor interest shown, entrants will be invited to pitch for investment later in the year at the Fieldays Innovations pitch event.”

The Fieldays Innovations Capital Event will be held on Thursday 16 June from 4pm in the Innovations Centre. Visit fieldays.co.nz/innovationscentre for more information.