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Pitch Jam

Pitch Jam is a unique opportunity for Furthr-supported startups to showcase their pitch skills before a live audience of investors, industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs. This event offers startups a relaxed yet professional platform to present their business ideas, gain valuable feedback, and connect with potential backers.

Each participating startup—handpicked from those supported by Furthr—will have the chance to pitch to a panel of investors, with the added excitement of an audience vote to determine the evening’s top pitch.

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Event Highlights

Frequency Every 2 months

Location The Guinness Enterprise Centre

Networking Begins at 5:00pm

Event Start 5:30pm

Conclusion 7:30pm, followed by refreshments and networking

Pitch Jam has previously featured innovative companies like:

Skippio | OneBill | Prepsheets | Pilot Path | MAYA Data Privacy | Tap Retail | Omuu Petfood | eAltra | Data Science Institute | Glitch | Stillgarden Distillery

Seats are limited, so early registration is essential. Come and support innovative startups, cast your vote for the top pitch, and enjoy an evening of networking and entrepreneurial inspiration.

Next Pitch Jam:

Thurs, 1st May, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Guinness Enterprise Centre

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