The Ultimate Pitch - Go Succeed

Ready to Compete?

The Ultimate Pitch returns for 2025 — and we’re searching for Northern Ireland’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to take centre stage.

Whether you're just starting out or building momentum with a new business idea, this is your chance to show off your potential, stand out from the crowd and secure investment to bring your vision to life.

Here’s how it works:

Across all 11 council areas, local heats will spotlight the best and brightest — with £1,000 awarded to each local winner and a coveted place in the grand final.

Then, it all comes down to the final showdown:

11 finalists. One stage. One Ultimate Pitch.

The overall winner will take home £5,000, a year of incubation space, and mentoring support to propel their business forward.

Read the full Terms & Conditions here

The Ultimate Pitch Form

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Name*

Address*

Post Code*

Phone Number*

Email*

Council Area*

Have you registered with Go Succeed?*

Yes

(Please note in order to be eligible for the competition, you must have registered for Go Succeed. If you have not yet registered, you can register here)

You must have already registered for Go Succeed to enter this competition. Sign up here

Have you registered your business with HMRC?*

Yes

If no, do you have future plans to?*

What is your business?*

How did you come up with this idea?*

What problem does your business idea solve?*

Who are your main customers and why?*

When did you start trading?

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How do you see this competition adding value to you and your business?*

What are your growth ambitions for the next 2-5 years?*

Can you confirm you are available for dates of the local heat competitions below and regional final?*

Yes

You must be available on the below dates for your local heats:

Antrim and Newtownabbey	Tuesday 23rd September
Fermanagh and Omagh	Wednesday 24th September
Causeway Coast and Glens	Tuesday 30th September
Belfast	Wednesday 1st October
Ards and North Down	Monday 6th October
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon	Friday 10th October
Newry, Mourne and Down	Wednesday 15th October
Mid and East Antrim	Friday 17th October
Mid Ulster	Tuesday 21st October
Lisburn and Castlereagh	Wednesday 22nd October
Derry City and Strabane	Monday 27th October

Applications close on Monday 18th August
Local Heats – throughout September and October

Winners of local heats announced.
Each local heat winner awarded £1,000.
11 winners of local heats proceed to regional final & awards ceremony on 21st November.
Overall Category Winners announced for the following categories:
Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch Award
Go Succeed Impact Award
Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award
Go Succeed Rising Star Award
Go Succeed People's Choice Award

What you’ll win

All applicants eligible to enter the main competition are also encouraged to check if they are eligible to enter the subcategories - Go Succeed Rising Star, Go Succeed Impact Award and Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award.

Do you want to enter the Go Succeed Rising Star Award?*

Yes

Go Succeed Rising Star Award: Ages 16-25

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If you would like to join the Go Succeed Rising Star category, please enter your date of birth above:

Do you want to enter the Go Succeed Impact Award?*

Yes

Social Enterprise

You must be a social enterprise to enter this category. Please confirm the legal status of your social enterprise.

Please explain the social or environmental impact of your business or idea.*

Tell us about the issue you’re addressing, the difference you’re making in your community or sector, and how your work is creating meaningful, measurable change.

Do you want to enter the Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award?*

Yes

Please describe how you, through your business, supports or champions inclusivity in the areas of gender, disability, ethnic minorities or other marginalised communities through your own personal experiences and the impact this has had on others.*

Additional Requirements:

Do you have any additional needs, access requirements, allergies or adjustments we should be aware of?

Terms & Conditions*

By submitting this form, you agree to our T&C's. You acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Privacy Notice*

You can view the privacy notice for the Ultimate Pitch Competition here.

By submitting my entry, I consent to my personal data and any special category data I provide, being processed as documented in the privacy notice above. If applicable, any special category data I provide, will be processed for the purpose of: adhering to any additional needs, access requirements, allergies or adjustments I may have or require (these details will be accessed by staff who are involved in the administration and management of the competition and relevant Council staff for the purpose of facilitating your competition entry); or assessing my entry for the inclusive entrepreneurship category as part of the competition (these details will be accessed by staff who are involved in the administration and management of the competition, an appointed contractor, relevant Council staff and the judging panel).

Our awards this year include:

Go Succeed Ultimate Pitch Award – £5,000 + incubation space + mentoring
Go Succeed Rising Star Award – £1,500
Go Succeed Impact Award – £1,500
Go Succeed Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award – £1,500
Go Succeed People's Choice Award

With funding, expert support and big exposure on offer, The Ultimate Pitch is more than a competition — it’s a launchpad.

Applications open soon.

This is your moment. Step up, pitch, Go Succeed