14:00, 21st September, 2017 at the KTN Chemistry and IB Showcase (University of York)

This pitching opportunity is open to UK companies who are seeking investment (seed through to post revenue) and who are developing chemical or bio-based processes that support the move towards a circular bio-economy. Apply now for your chance to benefit from:
·       Live pitching to investors who are interested in investing in chemical and/or IB processes that help us move towards a circular bioeconomy
·       Funded pitch training
·       Raising your company profile at a high-profile, national conference
·       A chance to win free registration to the main Chemistry and IB Showcase event

We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies at a wide range of investment stages working in this sector. Applicants will have the option to receive expert pitch training from the Knowledge Transfer Network at a specialist training event on Tuesday 8 August. Applicants must attend a selection event on Wednesday 13th September.  The six most promising finalists will win free registration to this year’s Chemistry and IB Showcase where they will give a live pitch to a panel of specialist investors and judges in front of an audience. The panel is due to include Circularity Capital, Enterprise Ventures and the Ellen McArthur Foundation. Semi-finalists will be selected to present their company at a ‘Ones to watch’ investor networking session at the Showcase. Deadline for applications is 19th July.


Please note the information submitted in your application will be shared with the University of York

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* 1. Name of Applicant:

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* 2. Organisation Name:

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* 3. Contact Email Address:

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* 4. Contact Telephone Number:

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* 5. Address:

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* 6. Website:

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* 7. Brief Description of your technology (inc. current status)

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* 8. Define the problem you are addressing in a couple of sentences and the solution you are selling:

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* 9. Who are your customers and how will you reach them?

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* 10. What investment are you looking for in the next 12 months and what will the funds be used for?

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* 11. Have you previously taken part in Pitch Training?

If you would like to find out more, please contact Maggie Smallwood at margaret.smallwood@york.ac.uk or alternatively call 01904 328045

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