Pitching competitions
Pitching competitions
Get support on your pitch to win big.
Warwick Enterprise supports students and graduates to discover pitching competitions and prepare strong, confident applications. This page brings together regional, national and international pitching opportunities, alongside dedicated coaching sessions to help you refine your idea, strengthen your pitch and prepare for competition deadlines.
Whether you are applying for your first pitching competition or looking to take your start-up to the next level, we can help you communicate your idea clearly, practise your delivery and make the most of relevant opportunities.
Who is it for?
This support is open to University of Warwick students and graduates who are interested in applying for pitching competitions or funding opportunities.
It is especially relevant if you:
- Have a business idea or early-stage start-up
- Are planning to apply for a pitching competition
- Want support preparing your pitch, pitch deck or application
- Need feedback before presenting your idea to judges, mentors or funders
- Want to explore regional, national or international opportunities to showcase your idea
What you'll gain?
Through accessing pitching competition support, you will be able to:
- Discover relevant pitching competitions and funding opportunities
- Access coaching sessions linked to specific competitions
- Practise presenting your idea in a supportive environment
- Receive feedback to improve your pitch, pitch deck and delivery
- Build confidence in communicating your business idea clearly
- Better prepare for competition applications, judging panels and live pitches
Quick links
Click the button of the competition level you are interested in
What's on?
Regional opportunities
TechWM Future Tech Talent Competition
Entry deadline: 2026 dates to be confirmed
Win up to £1,000 of funding and 3 months of free coworking space to support your tech business for social good. Discover more about TechWM and the Future Tech Talent
National opportunities
AXA Startup Angel Award
Entry deadline: 21 June 2026
Win up to £25,000 of funding and business insurance to launch your idea or take your business to the next level.
If you are planning to apply, Warwick Enterprise is offering a dedicated coaching session to help you strengthen your pitch before submission
Santander X University Award
Entry deadline: 27 May 2026
Win up to £20,000 of funding to launch your idea or take your business to the next level.
If you are planning to apply, Warwick Enterprise is offering a dedicated coaching session to help you strengthen your pitch before submission
Coaching session bookings coming soon
Tata Varsity Pitch
Entry deadline: 2026 dates to be confirmed
Win up to £15,000 of funding to launch your idea or take your business to the next level.
If you are planning to apply, Warwick Enterprise is offering a dedicated coaching session to help you strengthen your pitch before submission
Coaching session bookings coming soon
International opportunities
Hult Prize
Entry deadline: 28 February 2027
Compete nationally and internationally to win up to $1,000,000 USD, as well as gaining access to networking and coaching for your SDG-aligned business idea.