Come and join the celebration to see who the winners will be of the NatWest Accelerator £100k prize. This exciting event held at the Saïd Business School, will be followed by a BBQ and celebration.
Join us for NatWest Accelerator Pitch, hosted by NatWest in partnership with EnSpire Oxford, for an evening that celebrates the very best of Oxford's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
On 18 June at Said Business School, founders, investors and industry leaders come together to celebrate innovation and back the next wave of high-growth businesses. The highlight of the night will see five finalists pitch live for a share of £100,000, presenting to a panel of experienced investors and senior business leaders.
The evening also features insights from Professor Constantin Coussios, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Oxford, and Jas Schembri-Stothart, Luna co-founder and past Pitch winner, offering a powerful perspective on what it takes to win funding and scale.
Alongside the pitches and talks, expect a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere with cocktails, a BBQ and lots of opportunities to connect with founders and supports in the broader Oxford ecosystem.
NatWest Accelerator Pitch launched in 2025 to support high‑potential founders across the UK. In the first year, the competition attracted thousands of applications, and awarded significant funding to help businesses grow.
Event Schedule
- 16:30-17:20 Arrival & Drinks
- 17:20-17:30 Welcome and introduction
- 17:30-17:50 Keynote from Prof. Constantin Coussios, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation
- 17:50-18:40 Pitch Competition
- 18:40-19:00 Speech from Jas Schembri-Stothart, Founder of Luna
- 19:00-19:15 Winners Announcement
- 19:15-21:00 BBQ & Celebration
Spaces are limited. Sign up to join the fun.
| Date |
18/06/2026 |
| Time |
18:30 - 21:00 |
| Venue |
Saïd Business School |
| Event type |
In-person |
| Booking required? |
Book Here |
