Be immersed in the UK’s tech scene, meet potential customers, be challenged, create valuable networks and be blown away by the depth of talent and opportunity in the UK.
The Tech Rocketship Awards winners in each category will be taken on an exclusive business development mission to the UK and receive support from the UK Government and our partners to help your business easily establish, grow and succeed in the UK.
- Bespoke Business Development Programme - Flights and accommodation for a 3 day bespoke business development programme in the UK.
- Investment Package - A package of services (accountancy, legal, workspace and network membership) to simplify and de-risk your investment in the UK.
- Business mentoring - Benefit from the expertise of Tech and Entrepreneurship experts experienced in supporting businesses to invest and thrive in the UK.
- Introductions to Investors and Accelerators - Benefit from DIT's access a diverse network of investors and the vibrant UK technology ecosystem.
- Invitation to London Tech Week - Join 60,000 attendees from over 95 countries at London Tech Week, the UK’s largest tech networking event.
- Visibility - Secure a coveted title and the opportunity to maximise your profile through DIT and sponsor promotional activity.
Application Timeline
STEP 1 - APPLICATION
2nd October - 15th November 2020
- Complete your application form for the Tech Rocketship Awards Europe
- Only fully completed applications will be accepted
STEP 2 - PARTICIPATE IN A PITCHING MASTERCLASS (OPTIONAL)
17th November - 18th November 2020
- Learn how to successfully present to investors, understand what investors are looking for and explore possibilities for accessing finance by joining one of our Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) Masterclasses
- Further information on the Pitching Masterclass is available here and joining instructions will be sent to all applicants.
STEP 3 – TECH ROCKETSHIP COUNTRY EVENTS
20th November - 15th December 2020
- We will sift all applications received and select the businesses to take part in our local and regional events. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of the sift. Successful businesses will receive joining instructions for the relevant local/regional event.
- Local or regional events (virtual or in person) will be held to select the three Tech Rocketship Award winners for each country or region
STEP 4 – SIFTING FOR GRAND THE FINALE
January 2021
- Tech Rocketship Award country/regional winners will be asked to submit a 2 minute pitch for their business
February 2021
- A panel of judges will sift all of the country/regional winners and select 24 business (3 in each category) to compete in the Tech Rocketship Awards Grand Finale
STEP 5 - GRAND FINALE
March 2021
- The 24 selected finalists will travel to London to pitch live to a high profile judging panel and the Tech Rocketship Awards Europe winners will be crowned.
STEP 6 - UK PROGRAMME FOR TECH ROCKETSHIP EUROPE WINNERS
June 2021
- The 8 Tech Rocketship Awards Europe winners will travel to the UK and attend a 3 day bespoke business development programme.
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