SETsquared Bristol are bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators and the wider business community for Tech-Xpo 2026, celebrating the innovative businesses developing new technologies and solutions across the region.

Taking place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at the University of Bristol’s Sloane Robinson Building, the event will showcase businesses from across the SETsquared Bristol community, giving attendees the opportunity to discover emerging technologies, meet the founders behind them and make valuable connections.

The evening will feature an exhibition of innovative companies working across a range of sectors, alongside an Elevator Pitch competition where selected businesses will take to the stage to present their ideas. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite pitch, with a Best Elevator Pitch award recognising one standout business.

Showcasing innovative businesses

Tech-Xpo 2026 will bring together a diverse range of businesses developing solutions across technology, engineering, health and other sectors.

Exhibitors will include Altrix Labs, Builders AI, Evex Digital Health, GlimpseML, Nurture Wellbeing, StarGentus, Surveyr and Vulkos. The exhibition will offer visitors an insight into the ideas and technologies being developed by the region’s entrepreneurs.

The Elevator Pitch competition will give a selection of businesses the opportunity to present their propositions to the audience in a series of short pitches. Pitching companies include Attacus Acoustics, Heddle, Hidden Signals, MindsetOS, Microsol, Nimbus Agi-Tech, Novi, Toggle, UnaGo and Visible Data.

The competition will give founders the chance to raise awareness of their businesses, communicate the value of their innovations and connect with potential customers, partners and supporters. Attendees will vote for their favourite pitch, with the winning business receiving the Best Elevator Pitch award.

Together, the exhibition and pitch competition will highlight the breadth of innovation within the SETsquared Bristol community and provide a platform for founders to share their work with a wider audience.

Sponsors supporting Bristol’s innovation community

Tech-Xpo 2026 is supported by VWV Law and Stratagem, whose sponsorship helps bring together the businesses, expertise and connections that make the event possible.

VWV Law provides legal services to businesses, organisations and individuals, supporting companies as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of growth. Its involvement in Tech-Xpo helps connect innovative businesses with the professional expertise they need to develop and succeed.

Stratagem IPM specialises in intellectual property management, helping businesses protect, manage and make the most of their intellectual property. For innovative companies developing new technologies, intellectual property can play an important role in building a competitive advantage and supporting long term growth.

Supporting ambitious businesses

Tech-Xpo reflects SETsquared Bristol’s commitment to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and helping early stage businesses develop, grow and make an impact. By bringing founders, investors, industry professionals and the wider innovation community together, the event creates opportunities for businesses to showcase their work, exchange ideas and build relationships that support future growth.

SETsquared Bristol is part of the University of Bristol and supports innovative, high growth businesses through tailored business support, expertise, mentoring and access to a collaborative community of entrepreneurs and industry specialists.

Find out more

Tech-Xpo 2026 takes place on Tuesday 3rd November at the Sloane Robinson Building, University of Bristol.

To find out more about upcoming events, networking opportunities and support available through SETsquared Bristol, visit our events page.