Apply to present at Barclays Demo Day: Best of Universities
We are seeking the best UK university spinouts that meet the following criteria:
- UK based businesses operating within the relevant sectors
- Actively raising between £250k and £10m
- Investor ready, with a clear path to scale
Why take part
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Direct investor access – Present to a curated audience of active investors
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Bespoke mentoring – Tailored support ahead of Demo Day to refine your pitch
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National visibility – Be profiled alongside the UK’s leading university ventures
Apply now
If you are building one of the UK’s most exciting university spinouts and are ready to raise capital, this is your opportunity to be seen by the investors that matter.
The flagship event showcasing the most exciting, high growth university ventures from across the UK.
Taking place on Tuesday 3 November, 2026 (12:30 – 16:00) at Barclays Head Office, this curated investor demo day will bring together 45 of the UK’s leading university ventures, each actively raising capital and ready to scale.
With a strong track record of convening c.200 active investors per demo day, Barclays continues to connect the most promising innovation led businesses with the capital and networks needed to accelerate growth.
Selected businesses will benefit from bespoke mentoring ahead of the event, ensuring they are fully prepared to deliver a compelling, demo day ready presentation.
