This is a fantastic opportunity to connect your startup with mentors, investors and influencers, and significantly raise the profile of your business. Entries are open now.
Regional champions
The competition will result in three winners in each of 11 regions of the UK; Greater London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, South West, South East, East of England, Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber.
Eleven regional judging teams will review all applications, and the 33 shortlisted companies will progress to the semi-final. Held in mid-January, during the semi-final all participants will receive pitch training and expert advice, with a final judges’ startup selection progressing to the Grand Final.
Are you a Rising Star?
The programme is open to any one- to three-year old UK-based digital tech company, with at least one active client or product, and the ambition to grow and scale. Your company will be at seed to pre-Series A funding stage, or if bootstrapped, will have no more than £1.5m annual revenues.
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The Grand Final
The competition will culminate with a glitzy final, filled with fellow startups, investors, corporates and friends. The national finalists will pitch to become part of the first cohort of Rising Stars, and semi-finalists will have the opportunity to exhibit at the event.
The all-important prizes will include 1-2-1 mentoring with high profile mentors, investor introductions and opportunities, bootcamp training, pitch training, a press campaign, and a contribution towards a conference of your choice.
Entries are now open for the 2018 competition – don’t miss this opportunity to connect your startup with mentors, investors and influencers, and significantly raise the profile of your business. Applications close on 4th November.