London Demo Day 2026
Discover the next generation of high-growth startups from London's leading universities
Taking place at Imperial College London, London Demo Day 2026 is the capital's premier showcase of university-founded startups seeking investment.
Now in its seventh year, the event will bring together 20 student and alumni-founded startups from Imperial College London, King's College London, LSE, Queen Mary University of London and UCL in the largest showcase of its kind, featuring an afternoon of live pitches, networking and innovation.
Hosted by broadcaster, STEM ambassador and adventurer Rob Bell, the programme features remarks from Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial College London, an inspiring keynote from Dr Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, Partner in the Early Stage Fund at Amadeus Capital Partners, and live pitches from startups seeking investment of £100,000–£2 million.
Previous London Demo Day cohorts have gone on to raise more than £121 million in follow-on investment. Showcasing ventures spanning health, climate, AI and beyond, the event offers a unique opportunity for investors and industry partners to discover emerging investment opportunities and connect with the founders driving innovation.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Time: 15.00 – 19.00
Location: South Kensington Campus
