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Women's Sport Summit Europe opens applications for Startup Pitch Competition

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W Group has opened applications for the innovator pitch competition at Women's Sport Summit Europe 2026, taking place 6 October at Emirates Stadium in London.

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Five innovators will be selected to pitch live on stage in front of a curated audience of investors, brands and rights holders actively seeking solutions to grow women's sport.

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The competition is open to any startup or innovator building a product or service that helps athletes, teams, leagues, federations or rights holders improve performance, unlock commercial growth, deepen fan engagement, or otherwise advance the women's sports ecosystem.

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The pitch competition is a key part of the Women’s Sport Summit Europe 2026 programme, which brings together key decision makers in this ecosystem - rights holders, commercial partners, investors, media and broadcasters, professional services firms, public sector bodies and athletes.

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Confirmed speakers include Maggie Murphy (Aston Villa Women FC), Beth Barrett-Wild (ECB), Charlotte O'Neill (Man City Women), and Suzanne Wrack (The Guardian), among others. The full agenda is available below.

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Apply to pitch at the WSS

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