Thank you to all of the applicants who took the time to enter Pitch & Protect® 2026. Applications are now closed and the winner will be announced shortly.
Register your interest for Pitch & Protect® 2027 by using the button below.
You can win £10,000 worth of intellectual property support and services to an ambitious, invention driven business, helping it protect its technology, innovation and brand.
This includes support focused on:
The SH&P Pitch & Protect® competition provides a unique opportunity for one innovative UK startup or early-stage business to secure meaningful intellectual property protection and support without the usual financial burden.
To apply, you should be a startup, early-stage business, UK registered company or a UK-based individual, who has been in business for no more than 5 years and who is developing potentially patentable innovative technology.
Hear from our 2025 winner, Regeno Ltd, an exciting UK cleantech startup developing modular wind turbine technology. Here are a few words from Adarsh on why you should apply:
So, if you are a startup founder looking to protect and commercialise your ideas, we would love to hear from you.
You have nothing to lose, and could secure £10,000 in intellectual property funding.
It could be a game-changer for your business.
Working with innovative businesses and ambitious founders is at the heart of what we do. Pitch & Protect® was created to help startups and early stage companies access valuable intellectual property support while strengthening our connection and relatability with the UK’s innovation community. We understand that protecting new innovative ideas can be challenging in the early stages, which is why one business will receive £10,000 of IP funding and support from SH&P.
Applications for Pitch & Protect® 2026 have now closed. To register your interest for the next edition, please fill in your details on the form below.
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