Where the next generation of impact-driven businesses accelerate

Sponsored by Dell Technologies, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Startup World Cup

The Pitch & Invest Programme is where innovation meets opportunity. Taking place 23-24 June at Excel London, this two-day programme brings together start-ups, scale-ups and established businesses looking for funding or project financing with the investors, corporate buyers and funding partners who can help them grow. These experts support market-ready solutions to scale across the sustainability and net zero landscape.

To enter the Pitch & Invest Programme and the Reset Connect 365 £10k Community Competition, book a Growth Pass - specifically designed for those ready to pitch and get seen.

Book your pass and save up to £75 on VIP packages with our early bird rate, available until 15 May. Alternatively, register for free to join the audience.
 

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What happens on stage

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:

  • Tech & AI

  • Engineering & Manufacturing 

  • Energy

  • Urban Regeneration

  • Corporate Sustainability

  • Retail, Fashion & FMCG

  • Food & AgriTech

  • Female Founders

Each sector heat gives three/ four ventures four minutes to pitch, followed by a live Q&A with expert judges. One winner per sector advances to the Grand Finale on the Main Stage at 14:30 on 24 June.

The overall champion will go on to become the UK delegate at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco this November, competing for the $1 million grand prize.

This is more than a pitch. It’s a launchpad to international recognition, credibility and investment.

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Three reasons to enter as a start-up. Every entrant has three distinct opportunities:

Represent the UK at the Startup World Cup

The overall Grand Finale champion becomes the UK delegate at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco this November, competing on a global stage for the $1 million grand prize.

Win the INSPIRED £10,000 Prize

Running alongside the live judging, our online 365 community competition gives the people's vote a prize of its own. One category winner, announced at RCL26, receives £10,000 to accelerate their innovation, powered by our partnership with INSPIRED.

Get in Front of the Right Investors

Every shortlisted business pitches live to VCs, corporate ventures and funding partners actively looking to back climate and sustainability solutions. No cold emails. No gatekeepers.

Who's in the room?

The Pitch & Invest Programme attracts some of the most active investors and corporate buyers operating in the sustainability and net zero space.

For investors, it's not just about the pitches, it's about the conversations happening around them. Expect peer networking with fellow VCs and fund managers, connections to corporate buyers, partners and secondary investors, as well as insight into where the most promising climate innovation is heading next.

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How you can get involved

  1. I'm a start-up and want to pitch 
    Become an Exhibitor or purchase a Growth Pass or VIP Delegate to enter the programme and submit your pitch deck for review by our panel of investment experts. You'll also be eligible to enter our online £10k 365 Community Competition, a second chance to win, decided by community vote.
     
  2. I want to attend and watch the pitches
    Add the Pitch & Invest Stage to your agenda and see the next generation of climate innovation live. See what investors are really looking for, meet pioneering businesses and discover solutions shaping a net zero future. A free Visitor Pass gets you access to the stage, the show floor and the networking.
     
  3. I want to vote for my favourite innovation
    Join the RC365 Community on the INSPIRED app to browse entries, connect with founders and other community members and cast your vote for the innovation you think deserves £10,000. Free to join, open to all.

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Win big at the Startup World Cup!

We are proud to host the UK regional heat of 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 leaders and venture capitalists from across the globe.

The most outstanding start-up will be sent as the UK delegate to San Francisco, California, for a chance to win the $1 million grand prize.

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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, home to the pitches and votes for our £10k prize, and a place where you can message and connect with other members year round.

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 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 start voting!

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Designed to provide a fast-track route to investment, mentorship and global exposure.
Here’s what you can expect:

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Shortlisted ventures

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.

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High-impact pitch sessions

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.

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National champion

One standout company will be crowned champion and earn the chance to represent the UK at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco this November, competing for the $1 million grand prize.

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Key programme dates

  • 29 May - Application deadline
  • 1 June - Judges review submissions and select three/ four companies per sector
  • 15 June - Shortlist announced
  • 23-24 June - Shortlisted companies pitch live on the Pitch & Invest Stage at Reset Connect London 2026
  • 14:30, 24 June - Sector winners pitch in the Grand Finale on the Main Stage at Reset Connect London 2026
  • 6 November - Grand Finale winner attends the Startup World Cup Final in San Francisco, competing for a $1 million prize

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:

  • Intro

  • Problem

  • Solution

  • Opportunity size

  • Product

  • Traction

  • Team

  • Competition

  • Financials

  • 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.

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Pitch & Invest Stage

Day 1

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  1. Tech & AI
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    Technology 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 …
    Speakers
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    Thomas Panton, VC - Endgame Capital
    Speaker image for Wareed Alenaini
    Wareed Alenaini, Founder & CEO - Twinn Health
    Speaker image for Luciano Ruben Lilloy Fedele
    Luciano Ruben Lilloy Fedele, Portfolio Manager - Impax AM
12:00
  1. Engineering & Manufacturing
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    Engineering 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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    Surakat Kudehinbu, Senior Investment Executive - Green Angel Ventures
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    David Delfassy, Investment Director - TDK Ventures
    Speaker image for Laura Bond
    Laura Bond, General Partner - Pontaq
13:40
  1. Keynote: The art of the pitch
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    20 mins
    Discover what makes a pitch truly stand out. Drawing on years of experience building, investing in and mentoring startups, Anthony Rose will share practical tips on crafting a clear story, highlightin …
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    Anthony Rose, Founder & CEO - SeedLegals
14:00
  1. Energy
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    This session will put the spotlight on groundbreaking start-ups and scale-ups accelerating and scaling clean energy solutions in emerging markets across the globe. If you'd like a glimpse into the fut …
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    James Frith, Principal - Volta Energy Technologies
    Speaker image for Min Dhillon
    Min Dhillon, Principal - Carbon Thirteen
    Speaker image for Neal Neilinger
    Neal Neilinger, Managing partner - Congressional Capital Management Llc
15:00
  1. Urban Regeneration
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    A 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 bui …
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    Leah Dean, Vice President, Sustainability - Sequoia Investment Management
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    Kevin Ward, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Innovate UK Business Connect
16:00
  1. Corporate Sustainability
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    As 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 …
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    Alvier Almeida, Partner - LBV Asset Management
    Speaker image for Zak Ajia
    Zak Ajia, Founder - GreenPad Enterprise

Day 2

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  1. Retail, Fashion, and FMCG
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    Consumer 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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    JR May, Board Member - New Philanthropy Capital
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    Aakriti Mehta, Director of Origination - Channel Capital Advisors
11:00
  1. Food & AgriTech
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    The 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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    Claire Smith, CEO - Beyond Impact VC
12:00
  1. Energy
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    Energy, 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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    Thomas Panton, VC - Endgame Capital
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    Will Rowley, Associate - Climate Investment
13:00
  1. Female Founders
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    55 mins
    Despite 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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    Inna Semenyuk, Partner, CFO Advisory - S.I.A. Consultancy
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    Amina Appiah Lewis, Founder & CEO - LiveGuide.ai
14:00
  1. PITCH & INVEST FINALE
    Pitch & Invest Stage
    150 mins
    Winner’s Grand Finale in association with the $1 million prize money Start-Up World Cup
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    Kevin Ward, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Innovate UK Business Connect
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    Paul Gilligan, CEO - Magical Mushroom Company
    Speaker image for Harriet Carabine
    Harriet Carabine, Dell Business Partnerships - Dell Technologies