HSBC launches £150k elevator pitch business contest

The HSBC Elevator Pitch competition is an opportunity for UK entrepreneurs to secure funding to develop their business by submitting a 90 second video pitch.

The programme is designed to inspire, advise and ultimately help take UK businesses turn their great ideas into reality to reach the next level.​

The winner will receive a cash prize of £150,000 and will feature in national HSBC publicity. They'll also be offered free access to 10 hours of exclusive support and mentoring sessions by a renowned business expert, and to selected HSBC seminars and other events.

Each finalist will receive an invitation to attend an Elevator Pitch masterclass, comprising various training and thought-leadership sessions delivered by experts on how to grow businesses sustainably and how to deliver pitches. Finalists will also receive an invitation to the Final Gala Dinner.

The competition is open to UK businesses with a turnover of up to £10 million per annum. Entrants do not need to hold a business current account or any other product with HSBC.

Applications must be received by 30 November 2015. To apply and for full T&Cs, visit https://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/the-elevator

Resources: 

HSBC The Elevator: Talks and Guides