17 September 2025 | Lighthouse Cinema | Newquay
The most founder-focused event on earth is coming back to Cornwall!
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What is Slush’D?
A global network of local events
Slush’D is a community-driven movement that aims to create and help founders locally that change the world. Slush’D is backed by Europe’s biggest tech startup event – Slush.
Slush operates as an international entrepreneurship platform, linking startups, investors, corporate leaders, and institutional representatives across the globe.
The most founder-focussed tech event on earth
Cornwall Slush’D brings an exciting and energising atmosphere with an emphasis on innovation, connectivity, and founder to founder insights. Its aim is to empower startup founders, enhancing their growth potential and fostering unity within the broader UK startup ecosystem.
Who is it for?
FOR STARTUP FOUNDERS & TEAMS
Entrepreneurs at any stage looking to scale and innovate.
For investors
Business Angels, Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Family Offices and Limited Partners seeking new opportunities.
For Aspiring entrepreneurs
Students, recent graduates, career-switchers and any budding entrepreneur looking to launch their own venture.
For corporate partners
Business owners, C-Level execs, tech enthusiasts, experienced mentors, business support connectors and corporate partners.
Why Attend?
Spark an idea
Not sure where to start but ready to be your own boss? Join Cornwall Slush’D for an electrifying atmosphere and inspirational speakers, igniting the perfect environment to spark game-changing ideas.
Start your start-up!
Launch your entrepreneurial journey with Cornwall Sush’D. Fellow founders, industry leaders, future co-founders, investors and mentors are waiting to offer you opportunities to help your business thrive.
Make new connections
Experience the power of collaboration at Cornwall Slush’D, where visionaries and innovators unite, forging invaluable connections that have the potential to shape the future of your network and business.
Support your venture
Unlock the full potential of your business at Cornwall Slush’D. Meet mentors, investors and VCs and gain startup resources to help you navigate the path to success. The Tech Cornwall network are here to support you.
The Schedule
Daytime
The Ultimate Tech Startup Event
Slush is Europe’s most distinguished tech startup event and is based in Helsinki, Finland. Cornwall Slush’D aims to inspire, inform and help you connect with other budding entrepreneurs, founders and visionaries whilst blowing your mind with some incredible speakers.
Early
The Big Board Meeting (we’re going surfing)
09:00 – 18:00 Expo open!
09:30 – 11:30
Pitch Competition. Applications open early 2025. Subscribe to hear news.
12:00 – 17:30 Great speakers, panels and fireside chats!
It’s time to get Slush’D…full details and agenda to be confirmed.
Evening
Join us for Demo Night with Canopy Community!
Join us for some evening refreshments and a vibrant Demo Night with Canopy Community. You’ll see 5 founders demo their technology to gain critical insight from a friendly audience that could help them shape their product roadmap. Followed, of course, by our after party!
18:15 – 20:00
Demo Night with Canopy Community
20:00 – Late
Join us for the afterparty! Details TBC
Sponsors & Supporters
The Organisers
Tech Cornwall
Organisers
Tech Cornwall is for the thinkers, the doers and the ones who are quietly (or loudly!) pioneering. We’re a non-profit membership group of individuals and businesses backing Cornwall’s tech scene. Each of us has the power to make a difference in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Our aim? To light up a dynamic tech community that’s full of energy, fresh ideas and expertise that inspire the next generation and be a force for good in our region.
