The Big Pitch returns on the 19th of November 2025.
Delivered by the student enterprise team and sponsored by Santander Universities UK, the competition supports student start-ups and showcases some of their innovative ventures. The Big Pitch allows students and graduates pitch their idea for 3 minutes for a chance to win;
- Up to £3000 business funding
- A Space on a Business Bootcamp
- Mentorship
- Access to the Launchpad (a designated space for student start-ups)
- Help and support for your business start up
Why a pitching competition?
Pitch competitions offer startups the opportunity to receive direct and candid feedback from industry experts. Valuable feedback from our panel of judges can help entrepreneurs think more strategically about the direction they’re taking, and it provides a window into what venture capital investors look for in a winning business!
Applications open on the 19th of October - For more information about the Big Pitch, contact enteprise@swansea.ac.uk.