Applications close 14 September

Apply to pitch.

The form takes 10–15 minutes if you have your pitch material ready. Not sure what to include? Read the application guide.

About you

Full name

Email address

Phone number (optional)

Your role (optional)

Your business

Registered / trading name

Website (optional)

When did you start? (optional)

I confirm this is a female-led, female-founded or female-centred business with 50%+ female leadership (including trans and non-binary identities).I confirm this business is headquartered or fundamentally operating within the East Midlands.

Your vision & traction

The core problem — what pain point are you solving, and for whom?

Your solution — what makes your business different (your USP)?

Traction & demand — early sales, waitlists, pilots or key milestones (optional)

Which support areas would most accelerate your growth? (optional)

Your pitch material

Submit one supporting item: a 3-minute video pitch, a 10-slide deck, or a business plan/executive summary. Host it somewhere shareable and paste the link below.

Material type

Link to your material

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