LOCAL start-up businesses are being offered an opportunity to win a prize package worth £50,000 and get their business in front of regional and international investors.

Venturefest Yorkshire, which will hold its annual science and innovation event in March, has teamed up with crowdfunding platform GrowthFunders to provide pitch opportunities in the event’s competition.

As well as presenting to investors at Venturefest Yorkshire on March 12, finalists will be given a place on the GrowthFunders platform. The closing date for entries is January 31. For more visit venturefestyorkshire.net.