In collaboration with Wray & Nephew

Wray Forward Pitch Nights

Applications open for 2024

Pitch Night

Pitch Night is the perfect platform to shine a light on ground-breaking ventures. It allows Black-owned businesses to take the stage, and pitch their venture in front of expert judges, and connect with a diverse and dynamic crowd of founders, professionals, and industry experts.With a chance to win exciting prizes, you do not want to miss out!

So, what's up for grabs? £3k for the Growth Stage Business winner, £1.5k for the Early Stage Business winner, or £500 for the Peoples Choice Winnner!

Process Criteria

Application process

So we have a 4-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from the programme.

Stage 1

Complete Application

Please check that you meet the criteria mentioned above. If you do, then complete the application form using the link below

Stage 2

Video Submission

Shortlisted applicants from stage 2 will be asked to submit a video pitch entry for the Foundervine team to review

Stage 3

Final Selection

Six applicants from stage 3 will be sent an invitation to pitch at the event. They will have 2 days to accept the invitation. If we do not receive the acceptance we will invite the next applicant.

Stage 4

Pitch Your Business

The six shortlisted pitchers will pitch live in front of the judges at Campari House in London. The winners will be announced on the same day and feedback provided on the pitch.

Why Wray Forward

Unveil the essence of our Wray Forward programme, intricately designed to address the diverse challenges facing our entrepreneurial and artistic community, driven by an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and support in the aftermath of the pandemic's disruptions, with the ultimate goal of facilitating sustainable growth and collective resilience, aiming not only to provide immediate assistance but also to ignite a transformative journey, amplifying the voices and ambitions of our vibrant community, guiding them towards lasting success and prosperity.

Wray Forward is a free programme built to change and support the foundations of our community.

Would you or someone you know benefit from this programme?

Apply now