Pitch to Propel – Pre-application Support Workshop

Early-stage creative and digital businesses often struggle to fund marketing after investing in product development, limiting their ability to show traction to investors. To help, the Pitch to Propel competition offers two prizes (£5,000 and £2,000) to support early-stage marketing efforts and test their impact on growth. Eight shortlisted businesses will pitch to a panel of industry experts in marketing, branding, scaling, and business growth. Detailed guidance and scoring criteria are available here.

Please note that the Pitch to Propel event will be happening on Friday12th December. If shortlisted to pitch to the panel you must be able to attend this date.

If you need support before you submit your application, join the Pre-application Support Workshop with Nottingham Business School. Taking place on 18th November 2025, 1 pm to 3 pm, online via Teams.

We will take you on a whistle-stop tour that guides you through developing a compelling application:

• Defining a clear value proposition
• Basics of scalable business models
• Articulating differentiation between competitors
• Creating an effective marketing plan

Book here to secure your place: Workshop Booking Form.