Pitch '24
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Now in its 4th year, Pitch invites budding start-ups and entrepreneurs to pitch for the chance to trade in the 2024 Arnotts Christmas Market, with the ultimate winner receiving a €10,000 business development fund.
What is Pitch '24?
Brown Thomas Arnotts is committed to supporting our community and championing local talent.
Following the success of Pitch ’23, we are proud to announce the return of the campaign for its fourth year. Once again, we are calling on Irish start-ups and entrepreneurs to enter and pitch for a chance to be mentored by a team of experts in the world of retail and trade at the 2024 Arnotts Christmas Market. Our ultimate Pitch ’24 winner will also win a €10,000 business development fund and instore and online placement.
What you need to know
The Journey
Application
Open from 1st May - 26th May 2024
Shortlist
The shortlist of applicants will by contacted by 7th June 2024
Judging
Live pitches take place from July 2nd - 4th 2024
Finalists
5 finalists will be selected to trade in store and online as part of Arnotts Christmas Market 2024
Masterclasses
Each of the finalists will receive specialised mentoring and development masterclasses from our team of experts
Go Live
The 5 finalists will begin trading from November as part of the Arnotts Christmas Market.
Ultimate Winner
The ultimate winner will be announced in January 2025, securing a €10,000 business development fund. They will continue to trade at Arnotts, instore and online.