# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: MK Tech Week finale event - an evening of innovation and live pitches from the region's most exciting start-ups.About this EventWhat if the next big tech success story started right here in Milton Keynes?Join us for an evening of bold thinking, ambitious founders and game-changing innovation as shortlisted start-ups pitch live at the MK Start-Up Pitch Challenge, the finale event of MK Tech Week 2026.Hear the stories behind the ideas, meet the people turning them into reality, and discover what could be next for Milton Keynes' thriving tech community.Why attend?Discover some of the most exciting early-stage ideas emerging from the Milton Keynes tech communityHear directly from founders as they share their vision, challenges and ambitionsGain fresh insights into innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging trendsNetwork with fellow innovators, business leaders and technology professionals over drinks and complimentary pizza.Celebrate the talent, creativity and ambition helping to shape the future of our regionWhat to expectLive pitches from shortlisted start-ups and innovatorsQ&A session with an expert judging panelWinner, Runner-Up and Highly Commended award presentationInformal networking with the MK Tech Week community and local businessesWho knows?You might just witness the next big thing before everyone else.Be there as MK Tech Week 2026 comes to a close and we uncover the next generation of founders and innovators.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milton-keynes/next-big-thing-the-start-up-pitch-challenge-hosted-by-tc-group/100002000394633197
- **Event Categories**: business, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 18+
  - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: x+why Unity Place
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Milton Keynes
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: x+why Unity Place
- **lat**: 52.0363588
- **long**: -0.7722635
- **full address**: x+why Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP being held?
  - **A:** NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at x+why Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP?
  - **A:** NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP is organized by TC Group.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milton Keynes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NEXT BIG THING?  THE START-UP PITCH CHALLENGE HOSTED BY TC GROUP sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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