Pitch Your Startup at TechTides Derry and Win £3k cash!

At TechTides, we’re passionate about giving early-stage Irish tech startups the opportunity to showcase their innovations, build their brand, and connect with the Northern Ireland and Irish business community, and for free.

With this in mind, at TechTides Derry 2026 on the 27th October we are running a pitch competition for up to 10 tech startups from NI and ROI to pitch on stage, with one winning startup bagging a £3k cash prize!

Tech startups from NI and ROI are now invited to apply to exhibit at TechTides Derry and take part in a vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Some criteria to apply!

• Startups must be based in NI or ROI (Island of Ireland).
• Startups must be 24 months old or younger.
• Startups must not have raised more than £250k in grants, funds or investment.
• Applications to apply to pitch must be made by 14th September 2026.