The Oiltech Investment Network (Oiltech) will host a workshop for entrepreneurs and small companies in the upstream oil and gas sector seeking to raise funding from private equity investors.

The workshop will provide unique access to these investors at the Thistle Airport Hotel in Aberdeen on Wednesday, October 6.

Entrepreneurs, inventors and SMEs looking to expand their business can apply for a place at the seminar.

Energy Ventures is amongst the group of leading private equity investors that launched Oiltech. The group include Altira Group, Chevron Technology Ventures, Epi–V, Lime Rock Partners, SEP, Shoaibi Group and Viking Venture. The member companies have cumulatively invested more than $950 million (£630M) in more than 50 oil and gas technology companies over the last five years. The network provides a platform to connect entrepreneurs in the upstream sector to prospective investors.

Further details and application forms to participate in the workshop can be found at http://www.oiltechinvest.com/events.asp Closing date for applications is August 20.