LIFE sciences, digital and hi-tech companies will pitch their latest ideas at a showcase for innovation.

The Venturefest organisation is hosting the event at Unipart’s headquarters in Garsington Road, Oxford on Friday at 9am.

Venturefest executive chairwoman Lynn Shepherd, who is hosting the event, said it would feature 24 businesses pitching to 26 potential investors.

Among those competing for attention will be electric motorcycle developer Meteor Power.