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Pitch '23

Applications are now closed

All applications are being reviewed and those who have made the shortlist will be contacted

by 12th May.

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What is Pitch '23?

Brown Thomas Arnotts is committed to supporting our community and championing local talent.

 

Following the success of Pitch ’22, we proudly announced the return of the campaign for its third year. Once again, we invited Irish start-ups and entrepreneurs to pitch for a chance to be mentored by a team of experts in the world of retail and trade at the 2023 Arnotts Christmas Market. Our ultimate Pitch ’23 winner will also win a €10,000 business development fund and instore and online placement across the Brown Thomas Arnotts Group.

 

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The Journey

What you need to know

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Application

Applications are now closed 

Shortlist

All applications are being reviewed and those who have made the shortlist will be contacted

by 12th May.

Judging

The group of shortlisted applicants will pitch their business to our judging panel between 30th May and 1st June 2023.

Finalists

Applicants will be contacted before 30th June to inform them on whether or not they have progressed to the next stage of the campaign.

Masterclass

Masterclasses will take place with the finalists between August & September.

Go Live

Trading in-store and online will commence for our finalists in November as part of the Arnotts Christmas Edit.

Ultimate Winner

Our ultimate winner will be announced in January 2024 who will secure a €10,000 business development fund and will continue to trade at Arnotts.

Meet The Judges

Vena Doyle

Head of Enterprise,

Brown Thomas Arnotts 

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Pippa Casey

Head of Digital,

Brown Thomas Arnotts

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Diana Geraghty

Head of Sustainability,

Brown Thomas Arnotts

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Edel Woods

Head of Home and Lifestyle,

Brown Thomas Arnotts

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Hannah Saunders

Director & Founder, 

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