Climb UK

The UK’s festival of innovation, industry and investment

01/10/2026

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, joined us to open Climb26 in front of 2,000 people, and her message was clear: Leeds and West Yorkshire are full of disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs building some of the most exciting businesses around.

With so many people coming together to share ideas, make connections and create opportunities, it’s a brilliant reflection of what’s happening across the region.

And in Tracy’s words, Climb is awesome.

29/09/2026

Sometimes the best value comes from simply listening.

Tori from Bootskins has left Climb26 with pages of notes and plenty of valuable insights picked up through the conversations happening around her.

There’s always something to learn when you put yourself in a room full of people with different experiences, perspectives and ideas.

25/09/2026

There aren’t many places where people are so willing to share what they know.

At Climb, you can ask questions, have honest conversations and learn from people who have actually been through it themselves. That first-hand experience can be incredibly valuable when you’re building and growing a business.

It’s that openness and willingness to help each other that makes Climb different.

23/09/2026

So much to see, so many people to meet, and plenty to take away.

That’s the value of Climb, two days packed with conversations, talks, ideas and connections that don’t just stay at the event. You leave with new perspectives, useful insights and plenty to take back to your business.

And when you’re already looking forward to coming back in 2027, you know it’s been a good one.

22/09/2026

The ClimbUK Awards were one of those moments at Climb26 when we got to stop, look around the room and celebrate some of the incredible people within our ecosystem.

Founders, innovators, changemakers, people growing businesses, challenging industries and creating genuine impact.

And we know there are plenty more out there.

As we look towards Climb27, we want to bring even more ambitious people into the room – and shine a light on the brilliant things happening across the UK.

Maybe next time, it'll be you walking up to collect an award...

19/09/2026

We’re delighted to be supporting VC26:Datumra Venture Competition, a free global competition searching for ambitious founders and startups at every stage of growth.

The judging panel brings together founders, investors and operators from organizations including Boardy, Solo Founders, Fuuse, Drop Dead Generous, Freshmango and more.

ClimbUK has also added 10 VIP tickets to the growing VC26 prize package, giving winners the opportunity to attend ClimbUK and pitch at our VIP reception.

VC26 is completely free to enter and open to founders globally, whether you’re working on an early idea or already building and scaling a venture.

Applications close next Friday, 25 September.

If you’re building something worth seeing, get your application in.

Apply here: https://vc26.datumra.com/apply

18/09/2026

Growing a business takes effort, and sometimes that means getting out there, meeting new people and learning from different perspectives.

We caught up with one of our Climb26 attendees to hear what she was looking forward to most, from getting stuck into the sessions and learning something new, to catching up with existing connections and meeting people across the business community.

Her one-word verdict on Climb? Awesome.

And we couldn't agree more 🧡

17/09/2026

Registration is now open for The Business Show London!

Running a business isn't easy, but you don't have to figure it out alone. We're excited to be partnering with The Business Show London, taking place on 11th and 12th November at ExCeL London.

Join 25,000+ entrepreneurs, 500+ exhibitors and 200+ expert speakers for two days of insights, networking and practical solutions to help your business grow. Secure your FREE ticket through the link below and make the most of this brilliant opportunity.

https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/ticket-registration-business-show-london?PageNo=0&TrackingCode=PARTNERclimbuk

16/09/2026

Everyone’s here. This is where it’s at.

Henrietta Newble, Founder of AnfiTest, is on a mission to transform the equine and livestock industry through rapid diagnostics and AI-powered data analytics, helping save animals while creating valuable data for the insurance industry.

After travelling to events across the country, Henrietta has made her way to Climb26 with one thing in mind: finding the next investor to help take AnfiTest to the next level.

And with investors, founders and ambitious businesses all under one roof, Climb is the perfect place to make those connections.

15/09/2026

What makes a business stand out? 👀

At Climb26, Fran from The Calmness Crew took her chance, pitched her business at Busk Your Business and impressed our judges enough to walk away with a VIP ticket to Climb27.

In this clip, you can hear exactly what caught the judges' attention.

Busk Your Business is a small part of ClimbUK events – but it captures something much bigger about why we're here.

Put your idea out there. Talk about what you're building. Meet the right person. See what happens.

Congratulations again, Fran. We'll see you at Climb27 – VIP style.

Could it be you next year? 🚀

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