​Cofounder Matchmaking Night

​Date: Tuesday, 4th November 2025

​Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

​Location: TBD (likely AMBS)

​Hosted by: Accelerate ME

​About the Event

​Building a startup solo? Finding the right cofounder could be the most impactful step you take for your business. Join us for Cofounder Matchmaking Night - a fast-paced, interactive evening designed to help founders and aspiring founders connect, pitch, and discover potential matches.

​This event is designed for founders, builders, and curious minds who want to:

​- Meet others with complementary skills and shared ambition

​- Practice pitching their startup vision in a relaxed environment

​- Explore collaborations and join early-stage projects

​- Learn what makes a strong founder partnership

​Event Flow

​6:00 – 6:20 PM: Welcome, intro to Accelerate ME, and an icebreaker

​6:20 – 7:00 PM: Founder pitches (2–3 minutes each)

​7:00 – 8:00 PM: Speed networking, pizza, and open conversations

​To make networking effortless, we’re introducing color-coded badges:

​🔴 Founders | 🔵 Potential Cofounders | 🟡 Curious Attendees

​You’ll also get a chance to take part in structured speed-dating rounds, where founders sit at tables while participants rotate every 2 minutes — bringing their CVs, ideas, and enthusiasm.

​Whether you’re looking to join a startup, find your perfect cofounder, or just plug into Manchester’s startup community, this is the night to make it happen.

​Presented by: Accelerate ME — The largest student-led startup accelerator in Northern England.