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⌖ Bristol

Hosted by Canopy Community

Demo Night Bristol brings startups, investors and community members together for an evening of live demos in Bristol on Wednesday 21 October 2026. See what Bristol’s startup community is building Hosted by Canopy Community, this four-hour startup showcase offers a focused opportunity to discover new ventures, meet the people behind them and connect with others involved in the local innovation ecosystem. The event runs from 4:00pm to 8:00pm (GMT+1) in Bristol. Demo Night is designed around startup discovery and community connection. Whether you want to see what founders are working on, make useful new contacts or gain greater visibility into Bristol’s startup scene, the evening provides an accessible setting in which to do so. The exact venue address is shared with registered attendees. Who should attend? The event is relevant to: - Founders and startup teams interested in seeing other ventures in action - Investors looking for priority access to startups and information about the evening - Members of Canopy Community - Paid members, active programme participants and team members from SetSquared - People who want to engage with Bristol’s wider startup community Hosts Stewart Noakes and Sophie Connolly will represent Canopy Community for the evening. You can learn more about the organiser through the Canopy Community website, watch its content on YouTube, or follow the community on LinkedIn. Tickets and practical details Registration is free, with several ticket options available: - Standard: free general registration - Investor: free, subject to approval, with priority startup access and information about the evening - Canopy Members: free, subject to approval, for paid Canopy Community members - SetSquared Members: free, subject to approval, for eligible members, programme participants and SetSquared team members The event takes place on Wednesday 21 October 2026, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Register in advance to receive the full Bristol venue address and select the ticket category that best matches your involvement. Register for Demo Night Bristol

◎ Online

Hosted by Canopy Community

Global Demo Night is a free, one-hour remote showcase on 26 November 2026, where MVP-stage founders demo products to investors, operators and peers. Hosted by the Canopy Community and Stewart Noakes, this fast-paced online event gives emerging founders a global stage, practical feedback and an opportunity to sharpen how they present their products. The live stream runs on YouTube from 2:00pm to 3:00pm UTC, making it accessible to attendees across multiple time zones. What to expect Over 60 minutes, a curated group of early-stage founders will present ambitious products currently at MVP or validation stage. Each participant receives a focused slot: - Five minutes to demonstrate their product - Five minutes of questions from the community - Constructive feedback from founders, operators, investors and startup supporters - Live audience voting for the People’s Choice Award The concise demo-and-Q&A format keeps the session energetic while giving every founder meaningful exposure. Rather than polished, late-stage pitches, the focus is on new ideas taking shape: attendees can see how founders explain early products, respond to questions and test their stories with a supportive international audience. Who should attend? The event is particularly relevant for early-stage founders preparing to pitch or looking to learn from other teams. Investors scouting companies at pre-seed and seed stage can register for a dedicated free Investor Ticket, which requires approval and is intended for active investors in early-stage technology companies. Operators, startup peers and anyone interested in discovering products at the beginning of their journey are also welcome. You do not need to be presenting or investing to take part: the audience is encouraged to learn, ask questions, vote, cheer on the founders and connect with the wider community. Canopy describes the event as a safe, generous environment grounded in peer support, where teams can gain visibility and real-world reactions without geographic barriers. You can also explore the community through Canopy’s YouTube channel or read about its forthcoming Zero-Barriers SEIS Fund. Register free for Global Demo Night