Business Gateway - Pitch Training, Practice & Networking

Part of Entrepreneurship Week 2026 (23-27 Feb) - uod.ac.uk/entweek, #UoDEntWeek26

An evening of Pitch Training, Practice & Networking

Getting ready to pitch your business for funding, investment, competitions, or growth? This session will help you nail it! Lots of great businesses struggle to explain their value clearly and confidently. We’ll help you fix that.

You’ll learn how to refine your message, structure a winning pitch, and deliver it with confidence. With expert guidance, practical exercises, and live pitch practice, you’ll discover what panels look for, how decisions are made, and how to position your business effectively. Plus, you’ll get instant feedback and the chance to network with others on the same journey.

What you’ll learn:

• How to define and communicate a strong value proposition
• Common mistakes that weaken pitches - and how to avoid them
• What judging panels want and how pitches are assessed
• Techniques to boost confidence, clarity, and delivery

Book your place today to give your pitch the edge it deserves and build valuable connections with fellow entrepreneurs.