2026 details coming soon…
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.
2025 pitch competition
congratulations strain vaults
The Cornwall Slush’D 2025 pitch winner is Benjamin Felt from Strain Vaults who won £1000 of legal support from Murrells LLP and a ticket to Slush in Helsinki in November 2025. You can watch the full pitch competition below with pitches from 9 startups; Amutri, Butterfly Wellness, Charismatic AI, Data Harmony, Kasa Tech, Strain Vaults, Stribe, SurgAssists and Wellness on Tap.
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.
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.
2025 Talks
Opening Keynote: Oyin Adebayo in Conversation with Shona Marsh
From bootstrapped to a vision of 100million users
Shae Omonijo in conversation with Caitlin Gould
Building Human-First Startups in the Age of AI
Thor Mitchell: FAQs from Startup Product Management
Executive In Residence for Product, Balderton Capital
Panel Discussion: Let’s Hear it for the Funders
Demystifying early stage startup funding
Dickon Moon: Talent Tips for the Scaling Journey
Talent Partner at Fusion Search Partner, Scaleup tech recruitment
Panel Discussion: Success Stories from the Edge
Building successful startups in the southwest
Sponsors & Partners
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.
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