The Rising Stars 2025 Wales and the South West Regional Final is a live pitch competition in Cardiff 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 one standout company will walk away with the £335,000 Haatch investment.

Join us to discover Wales and the South West's most exciting innovations — and connect with visionary founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

📅 1st May

🕰️ TBC

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