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(Image: Amutri’s 3D design platform)

SETsquared Bristol will be celebrating 20 years of Tech-Xpo, its flagship pitch, demo and connect showcase, this autumn.

16 startups will promote their innovative technologies to an audience of over 150 business leaders and investors on Wednesday 25 September at the iconic Goldney Hall in Bristol, the venue which first hosted Tech-Xpo two decades ago. 

Eight of the 16 participating startups are shortlisted to compete for Best Elevator Pitch on the night. They are Amutri, APS, Mapstack, Metasonixx, MyCopilot, Platipus, Taught by Humans and Wavesix.

This year’s event has a strong focus on tech for good, with companies across SETsquared Bristol’s early and later-stage incubation programmes representing a diverse range of sectors from machine learning and AI to health and wellbeing.

Amutri is one of the eight companies competing for Best Elevator Pitch. The company has built the fastest way to transform product design data into 3D Experiences that inspire action. 

Amutri’s CEO and Founder, Michael Calver, said: “Amutri is excited to join Tech-Xpo to showcase our rapid progress following our recent fundraise. We’re eager to onboard innovative companies within manufacturing and engineering to join our early adopters while inviting investors to join us on our journey to democratise 3D Visualisation.”

Last year’s winner, as voted by the audience, was the digital physiotherapy tool SoleSense, whose shoe insole sensors are designed to aid stroke rehabilitation.

Caz Icke, SoleSense Founder and CEO, said: “Tech-Xpo was a brilliant opportunity – the pitch training made it easy to get up on stage and do my best, and I was over the moon to win Best Elevator Pitch! It has helped build my confidence, as well as visibility and credibility for the business.” 

Previous Tech-Xpo winners are Inclued, an inclusive marketing AI tool, Ferryx, which makes bacterial products capable of functioning during active disease, and KETS Quantum Security, a world leader in quantum cryptography hardware solutions.

Rick Chapman, Entrepreneur in Residence at SETsquared Bristol, said: “We’re looking forward to bringing our startup community together to celebrate two decades of incredible tech innovation and talent. This year’s pitching and exhibiting startups are no exception – definitely ones to watch in the future.”

VWV, SETsquared Bristol’s Lawyer in Residence, is Tech-Xpo’s headline sponsor for the 14th year, and Future Finance and Burges Salmon are support sponsors. 

The winner of Tech-Xpo 2024 Best Elevator Pitch will be announced on 25 September. 

If you are an investor interested in attending the event, please email [email protected] for an invite.