Tech Start-Ups To Watch 2025

After a popular event last year our Tech Companies to Watch list will return in October.

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The North’s tech scene is alive with innovation – and we’re looking for early-stage companies that are ready to scale, disrupt, and lead.

Prolific North’s Tech Companies to Watch 2025, sponsored by Beyond Echo PR, will spotlight some of the region’s most promising start-ups making waves in the tech world.

This exclusive event brings together the region’s most promising early-stage tech companies, as well as the investors, partners, and collaborators who are helping them grow. It’s an opportunity to connect with the founders of tomorrow’s biggest success stories, learn from industry leaders, and celebrate the thriving tech ecosystem across the North of England and Scotland.

Who Should Attend?

  • Tech Founders: Get a first look at the list, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and connect with potential investors.
  • Investors & VCs: Discover the next breakout tech success stories for your portfolio.
  • Mentors & Advisors: Meet and offer your expertise to the region’s most ambitious start-ups.
  • Industry Professionals: Connect with the founders and businesses shaping the future of tech.

Tickets are now SOLD OUT; however we are operating a waiting list for anyone still interested in joining us!

Agenda

17:30
Arrival and networking
18:00
Welcome from host: Alexandra Balazs, Managing director at Prolific North
18:10
Fireside chat with exited founder, Mark Kuhillow

Mark is an exited Martech Founder who now runs a start-up which creates AI business solutions for SME’s and mid-sized companies. When he isn’t running Trimontium, he is an angel investor, holds a number of advisory positions, sits on the UA92 Advisory Board and works with InnovateUK to support start/scale-ups.

18:30
The Prolific North Tech Start-ups to Watch 2025 List revealed - first half

We reveal the first batch from this year's research

18:40
Networking break
19:10
Panel: Scaling smart - The do’s and don’ts of raising capital for growth

- Neil Vose, CEO of EHE Ventures
- Dr Mark Rahn, VC investor, advisor and CEO
- Mark Kuhillow, Founder & Angel investor

19:50
The Prolific North Tech Start-ups to Watch 2025 List revealed - second half

The second half of this year's research

20:00
Final Announcements & Extended Networking
20:30
Event close

Don't miss out!

Grab your tickets here

Sponsored By

Beyond Echo PR
Bruintwood
Bruntwood SciTech
Start: October 15, 2025 5:30 pm
End: October 15, 2025 8:30 pm

Hosted at

No.1 Circle Square, Manchester

No.1 Circle Square, Symphony Park, Manchester, UK

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