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Inspire100 Pitching Competition

Inspire100 Pitching Competition

Supports University of Strathclyde startups and spinouts through Inspire100 pitching events and prize opportunities.

Inspire100 is a biannual pitching competition run by the Stephen Young Institute for Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde, providing approximately 100 innovation-driven startups and academic spinouts the opportunity to present their ventures to entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters in a Dragon's Den-style format. The event runs approximately twice per year, with recent editions hel

Innovation-driven startups and academic spinouts affiliated with the University of Strathclyde competing for prizes of £2,500–£10,000 at a biannual Dragon's Den-style pitch event.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.strath.ac.uk