Join Battle of Minds for the chance to make a real difference!
Innovation never stops. Our global business pitch competition brings the brightest minds together each year. Join now for a chance to land a career with BAT or secure 50,000 GBP* in funding to turn your business idea into reality! Bring your cutting-edge concepts to the table. Prove your business acumen and entrepreneurial genius. Show us how YOU will be the change!
At BAT, Innovation never stops. With the launch of Battle of Minds, we aim to push boundaries and look at ways to innovate and create the extraordinary!
We truly believe that the talent and creativity of our future generations is the main driving force in moving us forward. That's why we are calling for students and fresh graduates from 25 markets across the globe to join the challenge and play a key role in fueling innovation!
By participating, you stand a chance to win a £50,000* investment into your idea and rewards such as employment opportunities at BAT, mentorship, and a range of gadgets in addition to developing your brilliant ideas with us!
How to Join
This competition is open to teams of two to four people from one of our 30 participating countries.
- Every member of your team must be aged 18 or over.
- Each member should be either a current university student or have graduated within the last five years.
Now that you have registered, you can participate in Battle of Minds by completing three steps until the 12th of October:
- Select a challenge
- Register your team and
- Build your pitch!
Please note, if your pitch advances in the competition, the above information will need to be validated by the competition organizers. We’d recommend that you take a look at our Terms & Conditions before you get started.
Discover the Categories
- Category 1: INVENT AN AMAZING CONSUMER BRAND!
Come up with an innovative product idea for everyday life. Create a well-being FMCG brand from scratch that consumers will love. Push the boundaries of how this brand can be positioned and marketed.
- Category 2: DISRUPT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY!
Come up with an AI-powered tool that enables a company to source, generate & validate new product ideas in the wellbeing & stimulation space, that consumers deeply want.
Challenge steps
- Application Phase (Until October 12th)
In a team of 2 to 4 people you have to select a challenge, and submit your pitch.
- Local Round (October 13th – November 30th)
If you pass our screening, you'll pitch your idea to senior BAT leaders in your country. Impress them, and you could advance to the global final!
- Global Round (January)
If you win locally, you'll join the virtual Global Finals, where BAT global leaders will assess your pitch. Compete with winners from 25 countries worldwide!
Register Link: https://competition.bat-battleofminds.com/
