The Rising Stars 2025 North Regional Final is a live pitch competition in Manchester 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 the North’s most exciting innovations — and connect with visionary founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

📅 Wednesday 30th April

🕰️ 10 am to 1 pm

🗺️ Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7FS