Competition

The Pitch 2026 Winners

It’s all to play for. Watch our regional Judges’ Winners and People’s Choice Winners take the stage one last time on 13 March at Google King’s Cross, London.

The Pitch Grand Final (1)

See the Grand Final in action!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the top founders from across the UK and Ireland take the stage one last time to showcase their startups, share their stories, and fight for the top spot to be crowned The Pitch 2026 champion.

Where?
Google King’s Cross

When?
13th March, 6pm – 9.30pm

Meet the 2026 Grand Finalists

After winning over judges and audiences at their regional finals, our finalists are now set to face off one last time – competing for the champion title, the coveted trophy, and the £25k prize package. There can only be one winner – but the question is… who will it be?

Dublin judges' winner

RocketBox

RocketBox is an AI-powered Order Management System for busy delivery restaurants, helping them get every order out hot, fresh and on time.

Dublin people's choice winner

Recaptureone
RecaptureOne

RecaptureOne is an innovative memorial technology startup dedicated to transforming the way we honour and remember loved ones.

Glasgow judges' winner

The Long Run Club
The Long Run Club

The Long Run Club creates custom cycling and running kits for clubs, companies and brands looking to stay sustainable, without compromising on performance.

Glasgow people's choice winner

Voxblock
Voxblock

Voxblock makes a simple audiobook player with physical story blocks for children. It works without Wi-Fi, accounts or setup, so kids can listen on their own. 

Manchester judges' winner

APIMS
APIMS Limited

APIMS automates the records and reporting needed for SMEs, schools and charities to stay GDPR compliant – without breaking the bank.

Manchester people's choice winner

North AI
North AI

North AI predicts exactly where audiences will look and how engaged they’ll be by correlating eye movement with brain response patterns from target demographics.

Bristol judges' Winner

Mucka
Mucka AI

Mucka is the AI voice assistant for tradespeople, using voice notes to understand and handle jobs, quotes, invoices and customers.

Bristol people's choice winner

Taught by Humans
Taught by Humans

Taught by Humans combines learning, safe tools and company knowledge to help teams learn, use and create effective AI workflows.

Birmingham judges' Winner

SymbioTex
Symbiotex

Using sustainably cultivated red seaweed as feedstock, SymbioTex produces 100% home compostable rigid plastics, helping to make the medical sector more sustainable.

Birmingham people's choice winner

Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Dating Ltd

A female-founded app turning pain into purpose, Chapter 2 Dating creates a community for widows and widowers looking to start a new chapter after experiencing profound loss.

London people's choice winner

NuCasa

NuCasa uses behavioural science and AI to match compatible flatmates, before seamlessly coordinating property searches, viewings and applications.

London judges' Winner

Intotum
Intotum

Inotum creates adaptive fashion for the disabled and neurodivergent community, creating IP-backed innovations and sensory-friendly styles.

Fit for a champion: £25k in prizes worth the glory

The winner takes it all. Boasting founder perks worth £25k, here’s what’s included in The Pitch 2026 prize package:

Come along to the finals!

The Pitch regional finals begin in January – join us to celebrate top startups and meet potential investors or your next customers.