Whether you’re pitching for investment, partnerships, or just explaining your idea at a networking event—how you tell your story matters. This five-part series is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build a confident, compelling pitch from the ground up. You are also welcome to join if you would like to refine your skills.

It won't just develop your communications skills, but challenge and evolve your business.

We’ll cover everything from defining your audience and clarifying your message, to adding that spark that makes people remember you. By the end, you’ll have a solid pitch, a strong sense of delivery, and the confidence to stand up and be heard.

Join us for a step-by-step journey which will give you the space to prepare and practice to pitch with purpose, presence, and power.

✨ Extra Session Added – Envestry, Raise & Showcase Overview

We’ve added an additional session focused on getting investor-ready via Envestry. Join Chris Hill, Investment Programme Manager from SETsquared, for a practical walkthrough covering the Raise platform, Showcase requirements, and how to make the most of your campaign. This session is essential for anyone aiming to submit to Envestry and looking to receive investor feedback.

🔍 What to Expect

You’ll gain practical tools and insights to:

• Define your audience and clarify your message

• Add the spark that makes people remember you

• Build a compelling structure and strong delivery

• Pitch with confidence, presence, and impact

🗓️ Programme Schedule

All sessions are held from 12:30 pm – 14:00 pm, online via Zoom. You're also welcome to join us in person at the SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre.

• Thursday 22 May – Session 1: Audience, Objectives & Call to Action

• Thursday 5 June – Session 2: Key Messaging & Sprinkling the Magic

• Thursday 12 June – Session 3: Storyboarding & Structure

• Thursday 19 June – Session 4: Delivery & Follow-Up

• Tuesday 24 June - Extra session for info: Envestry-Raise-Showcase

• Thursday 26 June – Session 5: Practice & Preparation

• Thursday 3 July – Mini Showcase: Present to the SETsquared Ecosystem at First Thursday

  💡 Each session builds on the previous one. If you miss a session, recordings and prep materials will be shared so you can catch up.

🎯 Who Should Join?

This series is a must for anyone hoping to:

• Be considered for the SETsquared Investment Showcase

• Raise funding or visibility in the next 1–2 years

• Strengthen their pitch for partners, investors, or customers

✅ How to Join?

Interested? Have questions? Email us at innovation-centre@bath.ac.uk to register.

*Please note the series is for Innovation Centre member only.