GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to £70,000 (1st place); £100,000 total prize pool across winners.
Current round deadline: 12 August 2026. Multiple rounds run; check NatWest's site for future cycles.
FUNDING TYPE
Pitch Competition
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a competitive pitch event with a £100,000 prize pool split across winners, so only a handful of businesses will receive funding.
As a pitch competition, you are competing directly against other founders in a judged format. The top prize is up to £70,000, meaning multiple finalists share the remaining pool.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check eligibility and prepare your pitch materials — 1–2 days
Submit your application before the deadline — 1–2 hours
Pitch to judges if selected — 1 day event
WORTH KNOWING
This is one of multiple rounds run by NatWest, so if you miss this cycle there may be further opportunities through the NatWest Accelerator Pitch Competition programme.
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