The Pitch & Invest Programme is where innovation meets opportunity. Taking place 23-24 June at Excel London, this two-day programme is designed to connect start-ups, scale-ups and established businesses looking for funding or project financing with qualified investors. It brings together the brightest entrepreneurial minds with the capital and expertise needed to scale market-ready solutions across the sustainability and net zero landscape.
Where the next generation of impact-driven businesses accelerate
Across two days, innovators will pitch their solutions live to a panel of investors, corporate ventures and funding partners, spanning the full spectrum of capital.
The programme will spotlight eight high-growth sectors driving the sustainable and digital transition:
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Tech & AI
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Engineering & Manufacturing
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Energy
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Urban Regeneration
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Corporate Sustainability
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Retail, Fashion & FMCG
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Food & AgriTech
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Female Founders
The overall champion will go on to become the UK delegate at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco this October, competing for the $1 million grand prize.
This is more than a pitch. It’s a launchpad to international recognition, credibility and investment.

Designed to provide a fast-track route to investment, mentorship and global exposure.
Here’s what you can expect:
A select group of high-potential start-ups will be shortlisted to compete in sector-specific heats. Each heat gives four ventures the chance to pitch live, gain feedback and progress toward the Grand Finale.
Shortlisted start-ups will pitch for four minutes, followed by a live Q&A with expert judges. Each sector heat concludes with a winner selected by the judges, who will advance to the Grand Finale on the Main Stage.
One standout company will be crowned champion and earn the chance to represent the UK at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco this October, competing for the $1 million grand prize.
Be part of the programme
There are multiple ways to get involved in the Pitch & Invest Programme. Whether you want to pitch your solutions or or connect with the latest innovations and see the action live, there’s a path for your business:
- Pitch to our panel of expert investors
Bring your start-up, scale-up, or established business directly to the investors who can help you grow. Become an Exhibitor or purchase a VIP Delegate or Growth Pass to enter the programme and submit your pitch deck for review by our panel of investment experts.
- Learn from the front row
Not ready to pitch? Secure your free Visitor Pass to explore what investors are really looking for, meet pioneering businesses and discover solutions shaping a net zero future.
This is where groundbreaking ideas collide with compatible capital and expertise, creating opportunities to connect, collaborate and scale your business.

Win big at the Startup World Cup!
We have partnered with the Startup World Cup at this year's event, giving you a chance to win a $1 million grand prize.
The Startup World Cup is a prestigious international pitch competition that draws innovators, tech enthusiasts and venture capitalists from around the globe.
With its extensive network of regional competitions, this event provides a platform for start-ups to shine and potentially secure substantial funding.
The most outstanding start-up will be sent as the UK delegate to the Startup World Cup in San Francisco, California, for a chance to win the $1 million grand prize.
Reset Connect London is honoured to be hosting the regional pitch competition for the Startup World Cup, providing an opportunity for international companies participating in the Pitch & Invest Programme to showcase their talents.
Your guide to pitching like a pro
Pitching on the day
Our sector pitching sessions are fast-paced, focused and designed to give every shortlisted company the opportunity to shine in front of expert judges. Here's what you can expect:
- Each sector pitching session will last 55 minutes in total
- Each shortlisted company is allocated four minutes to pitch, plus time for Q&A with the judges
- Each sector heat will have two or three judges presiding
- After all presentations have been made, the judges will decide on a winner of the sector
What to include in your pitch deck
There’s no hard and fast rule to what investors are looking for. These are some things you may want to include in your deck, ideally one each slide:
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Intro
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Problem
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Solution
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Opportunity size
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Product
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Traction
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Team
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Competition
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Financials
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Use of funds
The questions you need to answer
When pitching to investors, especially at the seed stage, the reason why you started your company is just as important as your solution. Explaining this will help investors understand not only what your company is doing but why it is important and the problems it will solve.
To effectively present your pitch, you should clearly address these three questions:
- What is the problem you encountered?
- Why does this problem need to be solved?
- What is your solution?
Don't forget, you need to be able to present this information in four minutes.
Win £10k towards your impact driven innovation
As part of our Pitch & Invest Programme, we are partnering with INSPIRED, an innovation first social network built specifically for founders, investors and collaborators driving impact. This partnership launches the Reset Connect 365 Community, a dedicated digital space where the Reset Connect ecosystem stays visible, connected and active beyond the event.
VIP Delegate, Growth Pass holders, exhibitors and speakers will be invited to submit their pitches in visual formats (video or image) inside the Reset Connect 365 Community on the INSPIRED app, competing for a £10,000 prize to help accelerate their innovation.
Pitch submissions are open, with community voting live from 2 March until midnight on 23 June. The winner will be announced live at Reset Connect London on 24 June.
Register now to join the community and get involved during Reset Connect London!

Pitch & Invest Stage
Day 1
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsTechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly becoming indispensable tools for shaping the future across nearly every industry and niche. With such high demand and potential for growth, now …
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsEngineering and manufacturing incorporate a vast range of industries, all playing a crucial role in global economies while also contributing significantly to carbon emissions. As the push for sustaina …
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsA major hurdle to achieving large-scale decarbonisation can be found at the intersection of people, mobility, and the built environment of the world’s major cities. Combined, the transportation and bu …
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsAs businesses face increasing pressure to align with sustainability targets and frameworks, innovative solutions are key to driving impactful change from the boardroom throughout. This session highlig …
Day 2
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsConsumer behaviours are a much talked about topic regarding sustainability because it is tangible. But when it comes down to it, incorporating sustainability into the clothes you wear, beauty products …
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsThe Food and AgriTech sector, responsible for around a quarter of global GHG emissions, is rapidly evolving with groundbreaking solutions to enhance sustainability across the supply chain from field t …
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsEnergy, in all its forms, is what makes the world go round. Without access to electricity, heating, and power, daily life would look very different. Energy is annually the most carbon-intensive sector …
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Pitch & Invest Stage55 minsDespite growing awareness of the disproportionate access to, and share of venture capital, investment in female founders has remained stagnant. This session highlights pioneering female-led startups i …
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Pitch & Invest Stage120 mins