NatWest Accelerator Pitch

The NatWest Accelerator Pitch offers ambitious UK entrepreneurs the chance to share a £100,000 grant prize pot to accelerate business growth. Businesses enter by submitting a 60‑second video explaining who they are, what they do, and how the funding would help them grow. Judges select five finalists based on clarity of vision, growth potential and a proven track record of achieving business goals.

Finalists will attend a live pitch final in Oxford on 18 June 2026, delivering a 10‑minute presentation covering their business journey, growth plans and use of funds. The top three winners will share the £100,000 prize: £70,000 for first place, £20,000 for second, and £10,000 for third, awarded as a grant via BACS transfer.

Finalists also benefit from profile‑raising opportunities, including professional photo and video content, networking events and exposure through NatWest marketing channels at the NatWest Accelerator Hub.

To be eligible, entrants must run a UK‑registered limited company incorporated within the last five years, generate up to £1 million in revenue, be over 18, UK‑resident and part of the NatWest Accelerator App community. Applicants do not need to be NatWest customers.

Entries open on 14 April 2026 and close at 5pm on 5 May 2026, with finalists confirmed by 11 June 2026. Successful finalists must attend the live event, participate in media activity and commit to limited promotional activity following the competition.

The competition offers funding, visibility and momentum for high‑potential startups ready to scale.

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