Barclays Demo Day: Best of Universities

A 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.