Elevate Finalists Announced

Four disabled business founders and entrepreneurs will pitch for the opportunity to win a £5000 business grant from Lloyds later this month.

The finalists in Elevate, The Disabled Founders Pitch, are preparing for the final at Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo) 2026 

It will be the opportunity for one of them to secure the funding, mentorship, and platform their business needs to reach the next level.

Held in partnership with Lloyds, Elevate provides a unique platform for disabled entrepreneurs and business owners to showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of industry experts.

Following a close semi-final involving nine committed business owners, the four chosen finalists – Ilinca Georgescu (Trem), Dec McLaughlin Auzi®, Alex Molokwu (Loujo) and Yiska Ansell (Noteworthy Access) - will pitch to the judges in front of an audience on March 25 at the NEC in Birmingham as part of Naidex, the UK’s biggest and most established event for the disabled community.

The winner will receive;

·       £5,000 grant from Lloyds

·       12 months mentorship from Lloyds senior representative

·       PR opportunities from Naidex and Lloyds

·       Exhibition stand at 2027 Naidex conference

·       Trophy and digital certification

·       Exclusive feature across Naidex digital platforms

For details visit https://www.naidex.co.uk/whats-on/awards-programmes