Could you win up to £100,000 for your business? Pitch at the NatWest Accelerator

Calling all student and staff entrepreneurs! Pitch your business for the chance to win up to £100,000. 

Do you have a business and are looking for funding, exposure and valuable connections? 

The NatWest Accelerator Pitch Competition is coming to the University of Wolverhampton on Thursday 10 September 2026, giving founders the opportunity to pitch their business to experienced business leaders and industry professionals for the chance to win up to £100,000 in funding. 

Why apply?

• Pitch for the chance to win up to £100,000 for your business
• Pitch in front of experienced business leaders and industry professionals
• Gain practical advice and insight into scaling your business
• See how other founders present their business for funding
• Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and industry experts 
• Build valuable connections across the wider West Midlands business ecosystem 

Applications for the Pitch close at 5pm on Wednesday 12 August.  This is a very tight turnaround, so if you're interested in applying, don't miss your opportunity!

Find out how to enter and the full Terms & Conditions here: ENTER NOW!

Want to attend instead?

You can also join for the wider event on Thursday 10 September, networking with incredible founders, business leaders and industry experts for an evening of pitches! 

The event is free to attend, but places are limited.

Register to attend here: REGISTER NOW!

Whether you're looking to pitch, grow your business, or connect with the wider Wolverhampton business community, this is a great opportunity not to be missed.