The Ultimate Pitch

NI’s Newest Business Pitch Competition

Are you ready to take your business idea to the next level? If you're registered with Go Succeed in one of Northern Ireland’s 11 council areas, this is your chance to make it happen.

Get ready to pitch your way to success in The Ultimate Pitch – the competition where tomorrow's top entrepreneurs face off in a battle of innovation, creativity, and business brilliance.

Whether you’re launching something entirely new or expanding a social enterprise, The Ultimate Pitch is your stage to shine. If you’re a start up or business that has been operating for less than two years, this is the competition for you!

With a panel of expert judges searching for the next big thing, this is your opportunity to win the backing and support you need to turn your dreams into reality.

Competition Categories

Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch Award

Go Succeed Impact Award

Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award

Go Succeed Rising Star Award

Go Succeed People's Choice Award

You could win up to £6,000 for your business as well as additional marketing support including incubation space for 1 year.

Applications are open now, and the heats will be held across Northern Ireland throughout October. This could be the moment that changes everything! This competition is open to start ups and businesses who have been operating for less than two years.

Applications close 16th of September 2024 at 12pm

Step Up, Pitch, Go Succeed!

The Ultimate Pitch Form

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Please use the full word count available where possible

Name*

Address*

Post Code*

Phone Number*

Email*

Council Area*

Have you registered with Go Succeed?*

Yes

(Please note in order to be eligible for the competition, you must have registered for Go Succeed. If you have not yet registered, you can register here)

You must have already registered for Go Succeed to enter this competition. Sign up here

Have you registered your business with HMRC?*

Yes

If no, do you have future plans to?*

What is your business?*

How did you come up with this idea?*

What problem does your business idea solve?*

Who are your main customers and why?*

When did you start trading?

How do you see this competition adding value to you and your business?*

What are your growth ambitions for the next 2-5 years?*

Can you confirm you are available for dates of the local heat competitions below and regional final?*

Yes

You must be available on the below dates for your local heats:

Antrim and Newtownabbey	Friday 11th October
Ards and North Down	Wednesday 30th October
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon	Monday 7th October 9am-12pm
Belfast	Friday 25th October
Causeway Coast and Glens	Monday 14th October 10am-1pm
Derry City and Strabane	Tuesday 22nd October 1pm-5pm
Fermanagh and Omagh	Monday 21st October
Lisburn and Castlereagh	Wednesday 23rd October
Mid and East Antrim	Wednesday 9th October AM
Mid Ulster	Tuesday 29th October AM/PM
Newry, Mourne and Down	Thursday 17th October AM

Applications close on Monday 16th September at 12pm
Local Heats – throughout October

Winners of local heats announced.
Each local heat winner awarded £1,000.
11 winners of local heats proceed to regional final & awards ceremony on 21st November.
Overall Category Winners announced for the following categories:
Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch Award
Go Succeed Impact Award
Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award
Go Succeed Rising Star Award
Go Succeed People's Choice Award

What you’ll win

All applicants eligible to enter the main competition are also encourged to check if they are eligible to enter one sub category - Youth awards, Social Enterprise Inclusive Enterpreneurship.

Youth Awards: Ages 16-25

If you would like to join the Youth Awards category, please enter your date of birth above:

Social Enterprise

You must be a social enterprise to enter this category. Please confirm the legal status of your social enterprise.

What do you want to achieve by entering this competition?*

Please describe how you, through your business, supports or champions inclusivity in the areas of gender, disability, ethnic minorities or other marginalised communities through your own personal experiences and the impact this has had on others.

Additional Requirements:

Do you have any additional needs, access requirements, allergies or adjustments we should be aware of?

By submitting my entry, I consent to my personal data and any special category data I provide, being processed as documented in the privacy notice above. If applicable, any special category data I provide, will be processed for the purpose of: adhering to any additional needs, access requirements, allergies or adjustments I may have or require (these details will be accessed by staff who are involved in the administration and management of the competition and relevant Council staff for the purpose of facilitating your competition entry); or assessing my entry for the inclusive entrepreneurship category as part of the competition (these details will be accessed by staff who are involved in the administration and management of the competition, an appointed contractor, relevant Council staff and the judging panel).