The Pitch Regional Final - Dublin

The Pitch Regional Final – Dublin marks the first stop of The Pitch 2026 series, bringing Ireland’s most promising early-stage founders together for a high-energy evening of innovation and competition.

Ten standout startups will pitch their businesses live to a panel of investors, mentors, and industry leaders. Each founder competes for a place at The Pitch 2026 Grand Final, where the UK and Ireland’s top emerging companies will go head-to-head for prizes worth up to £25k.

Expect ambitious ideas, cutting-edge technology, real founder stories, and valuable insights from experts who know what it takes to scale. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with the heart of Ireland’s startup ecosystem.

What You’ll Experience

• Live pitches from 10 innovative Irish startups
• Expert commentary and feedback from judges
• Networking with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners
• Drinks, light bites, and a vibrant startup community atmosphere

Venue Partner

AWS Startup Loft

With two decades of experience, AWS supports startups at every stage—from early validation to rapid scaling—with tools and resources designed to accelerate growth.

Event Sponsor

Seapoint

A financial platform built for startups and scale-ups, offering multi-currency business accounts, cross-border payments, company cards, finance automation, and real-time visibility across operations.