The Pitching Stage is the most-watched two hours of the show. Six selected composites start-ups present their technology and commercial position live to a panel of corporate venture arms, specialist VCs, and strategic acquirers from across aerospace, automotive and energy.
Apply to pitch
Six minutes on stage. Five minutes of Q&A. Selection by panel of investors and the ICS advisory board on technical merit, traction and team. METOL (2025 winner) raised £4M within three months of the show.
Open to composites-focused start-ups with demonstrable technology — typically Series A or earlier, but exceptions made. Free to apply.
Apply to pitchJoin the panel
Reserved seating, full pitch decks pre-circulated, and a dedicated meeting room for panel-to-pitcher follow-ups directly after the session ends. Curated rather than open.
Open to corporate venture, specialist VC, family office and strategic acquirers active in composites or adjacent industries.
Express interestMETOL — breakthrough thermoplastic technology
Cambridge-based METOL won the 2025 Pitching Stage with a continuous-fibre thermoplastic process compatible with existing autoclave infrastructure. Currently scaling with a tier-1 aerospace partner.
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