Win Up to £70,000 for Your Business

The NatWest Accelerator Pitch Competition is giving ambitious UK businesses the chance to win a share of a £100,000 prize pot. Entrepreneurs simply need to submit a 60-second video pitch, with five finalists invited to present live to an expert judging panel. The top three businesses will receive grant funding to help accelerate their growth.

Here's what you can expect:

• £70,000 grant for the overall winner

• £20,000 for second place and £10,000 for third place

• Opportunity to pitch live to experienced business leaders and investors

• Networking opportunities and exposure through the NatWest Accelerator community

• Promotional content, media coverage and business visibility for finalists.

Who can apply?

• UK-registered limited companies

• Businesses incorporated within the last five years

• Businesses generating up to £1 million in annual revenue

• Founders aged 18 or over who are UK residents

• Applicants must join the free NatWest Accelerator App Community (you do not need to be a NatWest customer).

Application deadline: 12 August 2026 (5:00pm)
Live Final: 10 September 2026 in Wolverhampton.