What is The Big Pitch?

What is
The Big Pitch?

The Big Pitch is our marquee event where three up-and-coming startups step into the spotlight for a cash prize, each paired with an experienced entrepreneur who mentors them from first draft to final pitch. This year’s event will take place in the Theatre Royal, Waterford on Tuesday 4th November.

Who Can Apply?

Innovative Startups or ScaleUps with global ambition

Businesses must be less than 5 years old

Individuals, Sole Traders, Partnerships or Companies

Businesses throughout the Republic of Ireland are welcome to apply

The 2025 Mentors

Each finalist will be matched with an experienced entrepreneur who will mentor and guide them through the process of preparing for their Big Pitch.

Tom Brennan

Co-founder Eirgen Pharma

Siobhan Oates

CFO Klearcom

Barry Downes

Sure Valley Ventures

Past Mentors

Liam Dunne

CEO and Co-Founder Klearcom

Louise Grubb

CEO and Founder TriviumVet

Edward Hendrick

Founder Sonru

Rory O'Connor

Scurri

Patsy Carney

Eirgen

Clare Hughes

CF Pharma

Previous winners have raised €12.6 in pre-seed funding

in pre-seed funding
Previous winners have raised € 0 million

2020

Allen O’Neill

2021

Phily Hayes

2022

David Ganly

2023

John Barron

2024

Kevin Barrett

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