The Pitch Arena 2026

About

A competition offering tech startups the chance to pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of judges, with the opportunity to win £30,000 in funding, mentorship, and AWS credits. Participants must be Muslim-led startups addressing real-world problems, and they will have the chance to showcase their ideas live at the Muslim Tech Fest. This event aims to support and elevate the next generation of tech entrepreneurs within the Muslim community.

Benefits

• 💰Funding Support
  £30,000 funding for the winner
• 🎓Mentorship Access
  Access to investment and mentorship
• ☁️ AWS Credits
  AWS credits and professional support
• 🎤Live Pitch Opportunity
  Opportunity to pitch live at Muslim Tech Fest

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a tech startup
• Open to Muslim-led startups
• Must be solving real problems
• Can be pre-seed, scaling up, or anywhere in between

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a one-pager or pitch deck
• Provide a 60-second video pitch
• Must be ready to pitch live

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Technology