Immerse Live at Lloyds

Live at Lloyds

Immerse: Live at Lloyds is a special event celebrating five years of the Immerse programme and the community that has helped shape its journey. Bringing together founders, investors, mentors, corporate leaders and ecosystem supporters, the event will feature an AI-focused panel discussion, live mentoring sessions, a celebration of key contributors from the last five years, and a live founder pitch competition.
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Designed to spark meaningful conversations and new opportunities, Immerse: Live at Lloyds is an opportunity to connect with the people, insights and networks helping shape the future of inclusive entrepreneurship.

What to expect

AI & The Future of Business

Panel discussion with founders, operators and industry leaders exploring how AI is shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Immerse Champions Celebration

A live celebratory moment recognising founders, mentors, speakers & supporters who have shaped the Immerse over the last five years.

Founder Mentoring Lounge

Bookable 1:1 mentoring sessions with experts and ecosystem leaders running alongside the panel sessions.

Live Pitch Competition

Watch selected founders pitch live for funding, mentorship and visibility in front of investors and ecosystem leaders.

Pitch Competition

The Pitch Competition is the perfect platform to shine a light on ground-breaking ventures. It allows you to take the stage, and pitch your venture in front of expert judges, and connect with a diverse and dynamic crowd of founders, professionals, and industry experts. With a chance to win exciting prizes, you do not want to miss out!

So, what's up for grabs? £5,000 and 1:1 mentoring from a Lloyds expert!

Process Criteria

Application process

We have a 4-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from this opportunity.

Stage 1

Complete Application

Please check that you meet the criteria mentioned above. If you do, then complete the application form using the link below

Stage 2

Video Submission

Shortlisted applicants from stage 2 will be asked to submit a video or book an interviewfor the Foundervine team to review

Stage 3

Final Selection

Five applicants from stage 3 will be sent an invitation to pitch at the event. They will have 2 days to accept the invitation. If we do not receive the acceptance we will invite the next applicant.

Stage 4

Pitch Your Business

The five shortlisted pitchers will pitch live in front of the judge panel. The winners will be announced on the same day and feedback provided on the pitch.

2026 timeline

Only five founders will pitch live at Immerse: Live at Lloyds. Apply now for the chance to showcase your business in front of investors, industry experts and ecosystem leaders, and compete for funding and mentorship.

19 May

Applications open

16 June

Applications close

10 July

Final pitchers selected

31 July

Event day

Resources

Black Business Support Hub

The Black Entrepreneurs Programme: Progress Report

Lloyds Academy

Immerse is brought to you in partnership with Lloyds

Immerse: Live at Lloyds