Pitch to Pilot gives Scotland-based creators the chance to turn an original podcast idea into a professionally produced pilot.
Win a development and production package worth £3,000+, with expert support, industry mentoring and £1,000 cash to help get your idea off the ground. No podcasting experience needed — just a great idea.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or developing something new, this is your chance to work with experienced audio professionals, shape your idea and create a pilot that’s ready to share with listeners.
Five shortlisted applicants will pitch live to an industry panel in Glasgow in February 2027. One winning idea will receive the full prize package.
Tell us about the podcast you’d love to make. Applications close Sunday 10 January 2027.
Five applicants will be invited to take their idea to the next stage.
Present your idea to an industry panel in Glasgow in February 2027.
The winning idea gets the full package — and a professionally produced pilot.
Everything you need to turn a great idea into a podcast people can actually listen to.
Money in your pocket to help get your idea off the ground.
Executive and production support to develop your idea.
Full studio production and editing support for your pilot.
Guidance from experienced podcast professionals.
A professional podcast brand identity from Maven.
Your finished pilot on Bespoken Media’s Made in Scotland podcast feed.
An invitation to the 2027 Scottish Podcast Awards, including a special onstage spotlight.
Creators based in Scotland with an original podcast idea. You don’t need to have made a podcast before — we’re looking for ideas with the potential to become something brilliant.
Tell us about the podcast you’d love to make.
Applications close Sunday 10 January 2027