What's happening: Week of 3 August 2026
Brian Wang (Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)) · Dr Parsa Pirhady (University of Manchester / Nucleate) + 2 more
This week's Venture Café Thursday Gathering, delivered with ARIA, explores its Sculpting Innate Immunity Opportunity Space, bringing researchers, founders and innovators together to look at how world-leading biological research becomes…
THE networking evening for Manchester's tech entrepreneurs, investors and startup founders. Brought north after 70+ sold-out London editions and a 3,000-strong community, this high-calibre format gathers operators, angels and VCs…
THE networking evening for Manchester's tech entrepreneurs, investors and startup founders. Brought north after 70+ sold-out London editions and a 3,000-strong community, this high-calibre format gathers operators, angels and VCs in a relaxed setting at The Anthologist on St Peter's Square. A recent AI Pitch Night drew 100 top operators including YC, Antler and Entrepreneur First founders alongside leading angel and VC investors. Informal networking over drinks (non-alcoholic welcome drink included), 6-9pm, business smart-casual.