Come and join the Pitch competition to see who will win the NatWest Accelerator £100k prize.
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 4.30pm to 9pm
Join us for NatWest Accelerator Pitch, hosted by NatWest in partnership with EnSpire Oxford, for an evening that celebrates the very best of Oxford's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
On 18 June at Said Business School, founders, investors and industry leaders come together to celebrate innovation and back the next wave of high-growth businesses. The highlight of the night will see five finalists pitch live for a share of £100,000, presenting to a panel of experienced investors and senior business leaders.
The evening also features insights from Professor Constantin Coussios, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Oxford, and Jas Schembri-Stothart, Luna co-founder and past Pitch winner, offering a powerful perspective on what it takes to win funding and scale. The event will be followed by a BBQ and drinks reception.
NatWest Accelerator Pitch launched in 2025 to support high‑potential founders across the UK. In the first year, the competition attracted thousands of applications, delivered two packed-out finals and awarded significant funding to help businesses grow.
Event Schedule
16:30-17:20 Arrival & Drinks
17:20-17:30 Welcome and introduction
17:30-17:50 Keynote from Prof. Constantin Coussios, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation
17:50-18:40 Pitch Competition
18:40-19:00 Speech from Jas Schembri-Stothart, Founder of Luna
19:00-19:15 Winners Announcement
19:15-21:00 BBQ & Celebration
Spaces are limited. Sign up to join the fun.
Venue:
Saïd Business School - Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
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Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre Saïd Business School Park End Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1HP United Kingdom
Organiser: Victoria Porritt
Host: NatWest and EnSpire Oxford
Register here: https://enspire.web.ox.ac.uk/event/natwest-accelerator-pitch-live-event