Pitch your innovation to investors at Innovate UK’s showcase
Are you an innovative business in the materials and manufacturing sectors seeking investment? Innovate UK is inviting applications to pitch at the exclusive Investor Showcase, part of the Materials & Manufacturing Showcase 2025.
This prestigious event will take place on 19 February 2025 in London, providing businesses with a unique opportunity to present their groundbreaking solutions to a curated audience of investors.
The Investor Showcase highlights the impact of Innovate UK’s £1.75 billion investment in materials and manufacturing innovation.
Who should apply?
The opportunity is open to UK-registered businesses in the materials and manufacturing sectors whose innovations are at least at the proof-of-concept stage. Companies must be seeking equity or debt funding within the next 12 months.
Innovate UK is particularly interested in businesses working on
- sustainable materials and resource efficiency
- digital manufacturing
- critical minerals and electrification
Selected businesses will undergo a competitive application process, including a mandatory pitch rehearsal session to refine your presentation. On the event day, participants will showcase their innovations in 10-minute speed-pitching sessions, engage directly with investors, and exhibit within their allocated theme slots.
Attendees will also gain access to the wider Materials & Manufacturing Showcase, featuring over 1,000 participants and the latest industry advancements.
Applications close on 21 January 2025.
Spaces are limited, and participation is by invitation only. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Find out more about the opportunity to pitch at Innovate UK’s Materials & Manufacturing Showcase.
First published 13 January 2025
