The Ultimate Pitch

About

The Ultimate Pitch competition, organized by Go Succeed for the 11 Northern Ireland councils, invites aspiring entrepreneurs aged 16 and older to pitch their pre-trading or new start businesses for a chance to win cash prizes, incubation space, and mentoring support, with applications due by August 18, 2025.

Benefits

• £1,000 cash prize for local council heats
• £5,000 cash prize, incubation space, and mentoring support for overall winner
• £1,500 cash prize for each special category award winner (Youth, Social Enterprise, Inclusive Entrepreneurship)
• People’s Choice Award of £1,500

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to individuals aged 16 years or older
• Residents of Northern Ireland
• Registered on the Go Succeed service
• Promoting a pre-trading or new start business trading for less than 2 years by August 18, 2025
• Must attend a mandatory workshop ‘Pitch Perfect’
• Available for local council heat and regional final on November 19, 2025