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London hosts venture competitions and startup programs

London features pitch competitions and accelerator programs for technology startups.

By The Daily London · Published 19 July 2026

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SXSW London 2026 includes a Venture Spotlight pitch competition for European startups in deep tech, life sciences, climate tech and creative tech with application deadlines of 8 March 2026 according to the program details.

Imperial College London leads the Better Futures Retrofit Accelerator supporting 24 clean technology startups focused on low-carbon innovation in Londons built environment according to the program information.

The AE Global Summit in London will host an AI Startup Spotlight Competition on 30 October 2025 according to the event listing.

Entrepreneur UK unveiled its annual 100 London feature in June 2025 spotlighting 100 startups across fintech, sustainability, consumer brands and AI-led disruptors according to the report.

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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