The Rising Stars 2025 Midlands Regional Final is a live pitch competition showcasing some of the most exciting early-stage startups from across the region. Founders will pitch across two tracks:

- One-to-Win Rising Stars: where they will be competing for a place at the Grand Final during London Tech Week and a shot at £1 million in investment
- Emerging Stars: where they will be competing for the £335,000 Haatch Regional Prize Fund.

Startups will pitch live to a panel of esteemed judges including Ally Fekaiki, Founder of Juno and Melissa Snover, Founder of Rem3dy Health. One standout company will walk away with the £335,000 Haatch investment.

Join us to discover the Midlands’ most exciting innovations - and connect with visionary founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

📅 24th April

🕰️ 10 am - 1 pm

🗺️ The Canopy at The Bond, 180–182 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5SE