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Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Finance & funding
Page last updated: 30 January 2026
OneToWin is a gateway to national recognition and visibility for the UK’s most promising pre-Series A founders. 10 companies from across the UK get the chance to pitch live on the opening day of London Tech Week, Europe’s leading technology festival, attracting 30,000 attendees from 128+ countries.
At the end of the showcase, at least one company will be awarded a £500,000 EIS investment opportunity live on stage, alongside unparalleled exposure to investors, corporates, and senior ecosystem leaders shaping the future of UK tech.
How it works
Founders, here’s the journey in four steps
Step 1: Apply - Submit your application to OnetoWin
Step 2: Evaluation - Ecosystem leaders and investors review your application and recommend those they think have the most investment potential
Step 3: Get Selected - Get chosen as one of 10 founders to pitch at the OnetoWin Grand Final ar=t London Tech Week
Step 4: Win Big - Secure game-changing connections, build your network, or be the lucky winner that goes home with a £500K investment opportunity
Why Compete in OneToWin?
A National Stage with Global Reach: Showcase your company at one of the world’s most influential tech gatherings. Interact with high-profile judges and speakers from across the tech ecosystem
Investment Opportunity: A chance to be a national winner who will receive a £500,000 investment opportunity from our investment partner Haatch.
High-Value Visibility: A reputation-defining moment for your startup. Finalists often attract attention from investors, strategic partners, press, and customers.
Network Access: Connect with other founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of UK tech.
OneToWin Eligibility Criteria
✅ Seed to Series A
✅ SaaS company (within any sector)
✅ UK-headquartered
✅ EIS-eligible (with at least £500,000 in EIS Allocation Remaining)
✅ Minimum £120,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
✅ B2B or B2B2C (with revenue primarily from B2B channels)
✅ Ambitious founders looking to raise investment and scale nationally
Timeline
Applications Close: 22 March 2026
Judging Period: 22 March 2026 – 30 April 2026
Finalists announced: w/c 11th May
Grand Final at London Tech Week: 8 June