The Ultimate Pitch
NI’s Newest Business Pitch Competition
NI’s Newest Business Pitch Competition
The Ultimate Pitch is Go Succeed's pitching competition, showcasing some of the most exciting new businesses and social enterprises from across Northern Ireland.
Following a strong response from entrepreneurs across all 11 council areas, applications are now closed and competitors are taking to the stage in a series of local heats taking place throughout October.
Designed for start-ups and businesses operating for less than two years, The Ultimate Pitch celebrates innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial ambition. Participants pitch their ideas to panels of expert judges for the chance to secure funding, support and recognition that could help take their business to the next level.
Competition Categories
Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch Award
Go Succeed Social Impact Award
Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award
Go Succeed Rising Star Award
Go Succeed People's Choice Award
Local Heat Winners
The competition is now underway, with entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland pitching for a place in The Ultimate Pitch Grand Final.
Congratulations to our local heat winners so far:
Newry, Mourne & Down
The Ultimate Pitch Winner: Ben O’Connor - FarmFlow
Social Impact Award: Alison Wilson - Silent Cuts
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award: Niall Brown - Inclusive Adventures
Rising Star Award: Georgia Heaney - Breadly
Mid & East Antrim
The Ultimate Pitch Winner: Siobhan Kearney - Menopause ChangeMaker
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award: Jeanette Hanna - Aspire
Rising Star Award: Aisling Willighan - Hearth & Paper
Derry City & Strabane
The Ultimate Pitch Winner: Tyrone McCullagh - Stout N About
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award: Patrick McCann - Navder
Rising Star Award: Chloe Tinney - Brush & Banter
Ards & North Down
The Ultimate Pitch Winner: Adam Lockhart - ParkinSense
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award: Phillip Billsborough - WonkyPeg Workshop
Rising Star Award: Jason Hamilton - Koukan
Causeway Coast & Glens
The Ultimate Pitch Winner: Shannon Gault - Kingsbarn Farm
Social Impact Award: Shannon McCloskey - One Step at a Time
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award: Nadine Donaghy - Halo Hair Toppers
Have Your Say
The competition journey is only just beginning. Follow along as finalists are announced and watch out for your chance to support your favourite entrepreneur when voting opens for the Go Succeed People's Choice Award.
Step Up, Pitch, Go Succeed!