Investment Pitching Practice

We’re creating a supportive, learning‑led environment for founders who want to practice pitching their business idea in front of an audience, receive honest, constructive feedback, and build confidence without pressure.

What makes this event different?

• ✅ First‑time friendly – no polished pitch decks required
• ✅ Safe, respectful space focused on learning, not judgement
• ✅ Live feedback from experienced business experts
• ✅ Audience encouraged to attend to learn how pitches are evaluated

Whether you’re pitching or watching, you’ll gain insight into:

• What investors really listen for
• How feedback is given (and how to use it)
• Common pitching challenges—and how to improve next time

This workshop is sponsored by Exchange and Campfield.

Exchange is a leading UK tech accelerator supporting the next generation of high-growth businesses. Recognised by the Financial Times in 2026 as one of Europe’s leading start-up hubs, and the only accelerator in the North of England to make the list, Exchange helps founders scale faster through expert guidance, access to resources and investors, and a powerful community of innovators.

Applications are open now at exchangeprogramme.uk.

Steeped in history, built for the future. Campfield’s iconic Victorian market halls have been part of Manchester’s story since 1878. Once bustling with traders and later transformed into the City Exhibition Hall and home to the Air & Space Museum, these spaces have always been a place for ideas and enterprise. Now, reimagined as a vibrant hub for media, tech, and creative industries, Campfield blends heritage with innovation – empowering the greatest businesses to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from [email protected] once it is.

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

• Greater Manchester business only.
• Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
• Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.

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