The Dragons' Den TV show has become very popular in the UK and Ireland. As part of this show members of the public present their products to a panel of judges (the Dragons) who decide whether they want to invest in the presenters business (or not).

The ASPiH executive committee are delighted to announce the launch of the ASPiH Dragons' Den sponsored by Limbs and Things, which will form part of our celebrations at the ASPiH conference in Bournemouth from the 11 - 13 November 2025. The ASPiH Dragons' Den sponsored by Limbs and Things will create a space to develop new collaborations and partnerships through the exchanging of knowledge and expertise. The ASPiH Dragons' Den sponsored by Limbs and Things will be similar to the TV show but there will be some notable differences. 

A small group, or a team, will present their innovative product or concept to a panel of Dragons' at the conference in Bournemouth. The panel of Dragons' will be from the simulation community or they will have experience of investing in new innovations or bringing new products to market. These Dragons' will decide whether they will 'invest' in the group or team. The investment from a Dragon will be in the form of mentorship over a set period of time (most likely 12 months) or it might be financial (please note this will be a nominal contribution and definitely not at the same levels as the TV show).

Key Dates
Final Application Deadline	Friday 15 August 2025, 5pm
Outcomes Communicated*	Friday 05 September 2025, 5pm

*Those that are shortlisted for the Dragons' Den will qualify for the Early Bird Rate at conference.