3 Jul 2024
Accelerators & Programmes
This year's Cambridge Tech week runs from the 9th to the 13th of September 2024 and includes a new event, the Scale-Up Business Plan Competition.
Cambridge Tech Week plans to bring together world-leading experts, innovators and investors to fuel growth across the tech ecosystem, with the aim of establishing Cambridge as a key place where global tech comes to meet. This year's event sees the launch of a new competition, the Scale-Up Business Plan Competition.
The competition is free to enter and is suitable for scale-ups that fit the below criteria:
- Demonstration of strong revenue and/or are about to raise or have just raised a series A investment (£5+)
- Proof of growth in headcount (i.e. over 50 people)
- Demonstration of unique innovation in technology or business models
A judging panel will review entries and shortlist five companies who will have the opportunity to pitch their business plans in a closed session to the panel, engage in a Q+A, get feedback and potential further support during Cambridge Tech Week on Wednesday, 11th September.
Two finalists will then pitch to a public audience at the Cambridge Union Society Debating Chamber with the aim of winning a people’s vote.
The winner will be awarded an invitation and publicity at the Business Weekly Awards that same evening, as well as feature on the Cambridge Tech Week website, PR and social media.