The Big Pitch start up competition is back and now open for applications

The Big Pitch is a pitching competition for start ups where 3 finalists compete for a cash prize, with the help of an experienced entrepreneur to mentor them with their preparation for the final. Join us for this years event in The National Opera House in Wexford on the 19th November 2024!

3 finalists will be mentored by one of our expert entrepreneurs: Louise Grubb of TriviumVet, Liam Dunne of Klearcom or Edward Hendrick of Sonru and be in with the chance of winning 7,500 euro cash.

New this year is The Big Pitch’s Little Pitch which will give 4 additional founders the opportunity to do a lightning pitch in front of the live audience.

  • Deadline for entries is 5pm Friday 4th October 2024.
  • The final three companies selected to pitch at the The Big Pitch at the National Opera House in Wexford on Tuesday 19th November will be notified by email by Friday October 11th, they will be introduced to their mentor and given instructions on the pitch.
  • The four Big Pitch’s Little Pitch finalists will also be notified on Friday October 11th.
  • Only applicants detailed here can pitch on the day, no substitutions can appear.
  • The prize is €5,000 in Cash.
  • Criteria: Innovative, Early stage startup (less than 5 years old), global potential, ambitious, Ireland based.

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