Exeter's annual ELEVATE EIBF Engineering and Sciences Pitch Competition is now open
Have an innovative business idea or project with a positive impact?
Pitch your business idea in November for a share of £3,000-£6,000 in grants and a chance to compete nationally for £17,000 in Summer 2026.
Eligibility:
- University of Exeter students or recent graduates (within 2 years)
- Teams must include at least one University of Exeter Engineering student (UG, PGT, or PGR or recent University of Exeter Engineering graduate)
- Demonstrate commitment and entrepreneurial ambition
Key Dates:
- Info session: 11:00-11:45, 4 November
- Application deadline: 23:59 10 November
- Pitch training: 13:00-14:00, 11 November
- Mandatory pitch rehearsals across 18-20 November
- Pitches: 25/26 November
Apply now and turn your ideas into reality!
Questions: EntrepreneurialEngineers@exeter.ac.uk
ELEVATE Engineers in Business Fellowship (EIBF) Engineering and Sciences Business Pitch Competition, prizes generously sponsored by EIBF and the national Sainsbury Management Fellows Charity and led at University of Exeter by Amber Strong-Yates.
Exeter Engineering's ELEVATE EIBF Winners - past years: