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Sesame Summit 2027
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Life Sciences Baltics – Startup Pitch Battle 2025
Life Sciences Baltics – Startup Pitch Battle 2025
Competition

Twenty life sciences startups at pre-seed to Series A pitch to Baltic investors, with a one-week programme in Akron, Ohio on offer.

Twenty startups are selected, ten pitching on each day of the conference in front of investors, industry experts and decision-makers. The battle puts winners in front of LitBAN, HealthSeed Venture Studio, imago venture studio and BSV Ventures for investment, and offers a one-week intensive programme in Akron, Ohio meeting universities and venture capitalists, plus fast-track access to LitBAN's monthly pitch event, mentorship, acceleration support and advisory. No cash prize is published. None taken by the organisers; the named funds and venture studios invest on their own terms. Kaunas, Lithuania
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Forum InCyber Europe – Prix de la Startup 2026
Forum InCyber Europe – Prix de la Startup 2026
Competition

Up to five jury prizes for European cybersecurity companies under five years old, with a partnership package for the grand prize winner.

The jury awards up to five prizes: the Grand Prix des startups INCYBER, the Prix de la Croissance, the Prix de l'Impact Operationnel, the Prix de la Recherche and the Prix Coup de Coeur for companies under two years old. The grand prize winner receives a partnership package for Forum INCYBER 2027; the other winners each receive a pod in the innovation village plus promotional visibility. Up to 12 finalists are auditioned by a jury of around 20 end-user clients, government ministries and investment funds. None Lille, France
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World AI Cannes Festival – WAICF Awards 2026
World AI Cannes Festival – WAICF Awards 2026
Competition

Three awards for AI projects and companies, with each winner taking a trophy, PR support and a full festival pass in Cannes.

Each category winner receives a trophy, online visibility and public relations support, a full pass to the World AI Cannes Festival, and media coverage across the festival's social channels and press releases. Semi-finalists also get mentorship from expert advisers during the selection phase, and the ceremony is staged in the Riviera conference room in front of the festival audience. None Cannes, France
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Iceland Innovation Week – Fermented Shark Tank 2026
Iceland Innovation Week – Fermented Shark Tank 2026
Competition

Reykjavik pitch competition taking ten companies to semi-finals and five to a final with a cash prize from KPMG.

Ten companies pitch for three minutes each in the semi-finals, held on the Founders in Focus workshop day at Grosku Innovation Center, and the top five advance to the final on 29 April, where a cash prize from KPMG is on offer. Founders who take the optional hakarl (fermented shark) and Brennivin challenge before pitching earn extra seconds on the clock and a secret prize. None Reykjavik, Iceland
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Alhambra Venture – Startup Selection 2026
Alhambra Venture – Startup Selection 2026
Competition

Thirty startups pitch on the main stage in Granada before investors and large corporates; registration and participation are free.

The 30 selected startups pitch on the main stage in front of leading investors and large corporates, and receive an exhibition booth in the main event zone, a pitch masterclass, one-to-one meetings with ecosystem leaders through the event app, exclusive access to the directory of participating funds and corporates, video and press coverage across Vocento media, up to 10 free passes for team members and preferential hotel rates. Alhambra Venture reports that around 25% of participating startups reach their investment goal. None. Registration and participation are free of charge. Granada, Spain
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ONS – Innovation Award 2026
ONS – Innovation Award 2026
Competition

An award for energy-sector innovations addressing the energy transition, judged in large-company and SME categories with finalists pitching in Stavanger.

Two winners are named, one in the large-company category and one among SMEs. Finalists are invited to pitch their innovation on stage at ONS in Stavanger and the awards are presented during the event, with visibility across ONS's own channels. No cash prize is published. None Stavanger, Norway
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Nordic Game – Games Capital Summit 2026
Nordic Game – Games Capital Summit 2026
Startup zone

A free-to-enter pitch to games investors in Malmö for venture-ready companies, followed by round-robin mentoring in 20-minute meetings.

Selected companies pitch in front of a room of games investors and take questions and feedback from the panel, then move into round-robin mentoring in 20-minute meeting sessions with individual investors. Investors on the 2026 panel included Behold Ventures, Makers Fund and Griffin Gaming Partners. Applying is free, but a selected company has to buy an NG26 Spring conference pass to take part. None. The summit is an introduction to equity investors; Nordic Game takes no stake. Malmö, Sweden
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DES – Digital Enterprise Show – European Digital Mindset Awards 2026
DES – Digital Enterprise Show – European Digital Mindset Awards 2026
Competition

Free-to-enter awards in six categories, among them Best Digital Disruptive Start-Up, presented at a gala during DES in Malaga.

A free-to-enter award across six categories, including Best Digital Disruptive Start-Up; finalists are notified from 21 May and winners are recognised at the awards gala during DES at FYCMA, with the chance to showcase their project on the event's platform None Malaga, Spain
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ZS
Zinemaldia Startup Challenge 2026
Competition

San Sebastián Film Festival's competition for Spanish and European film-tech startups, with €43,000 in prizes.

€30k top prize none 1-day final On site
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Techsylvania – Startup Alley 2026
Techsylvania – Startup Alley 2026
Startup zone

Exhibition area at Techsylvania in Cluj-Napoca offering up to 20 booths to early-stage teams for EUR 100.

An exhibition booth in the expo area at Cluj Innovation Park, with up to 20 booths available, plus four builder tickets to Techsylvania. Exhibitors can attend all presentations, workshops and keynotes and connect with potential clients, employees and investors, and present products and ideas to business partners, investors, talent and media. None Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Maker Faire Rome – Call for Makers 2026
Maker Faire Rome – Call for Makers 2026
Startup zone

A free, fully equipped exhibition space at Maker Faire Rome for inventors, startups, makers and research teams with interactive projects.

A fully equipped exhibition space free of charge, including basic set-up, electricity and Wi-Fi, with no participation fee; travel and accommodation remain at the participant's expense None Rome, Italy
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Startup Fair – Pitch Battle 2026
Startup Fair – Pitch Battle 2026
Competition

Vilnius pitch battle taking up to 40 startups before 200-plus investors, opening negotiations on up to EUR 3 million.

Up to 40 startups are selected by an expert jury to pitch live on stage in front of 200+ investors, and 10 of them reach the grand finale. The prize pool opens negotiations for up to EUR 3 million in potential investment, with over EUR 1 million available from Aneli Capital, BSV Ventures, FIRSTPICK and business angel networks. Additional prizes include legal services packages from Fondia and Sorainen worth EUR 3,000 each, a brand and IP strategy package from TRINITI JUREX and Ogilvy, and a EUR 3,000 recruitment credit from TalentHub. Selected startups also receive two free conference tickets. None Vilnius, Lithuania
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Innovation Village Naples – Innovation Village Award 2026
Innovation Village Naples – Innovation Village Award 2026
Competition

A EUR 5,000 grand prize in Naples for innovations tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, across eight thematic sections.

EUR 5,000 grand prize, plus special partner prizes worth between EUR 1,500 and EUR 5,000 from Optima Italia, Guerri Group, Flex Packaging and others; finalists receive coaching and training in entrepreneurship, finance and communication and pitch before juries and innovation stakeholders at Innovation Village None Naples, Italy
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EC
Eurostars Call 11 (2026)
Grant

Eureka grant funding international collaborative R&D projects, open to innovative SMEs across Europe.

Grant, 25-100% of project costs depending on country, projects up to 36 months None Fully remote
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BioFIT – Start-up Slams 2026
BioFIT – Start-up Slams 2026
Competition

A five-minute pitch at BioFIT in Marseille for early-stage life sciences companies raising seed or Series A around a novel technology.

A five-minute pitch slot in front of a jury of high-level representatives and international experts drawn from public bodies and institutions, the life sciences industry and the investment community, with potential partners and investors in the room. The winner is recognised as the most innovative life sciences start-up in Europe and honoured on the second day of BioFIT. Selected applicants also get an exclusive 50% discount on a dedicated meeting space inside the exhibition area. None Marseille, France
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EB
Eureka Biotech Call – September 2026
Grant

Eureka Network grant for international biotech R&D collaboration, from biomanufacturing to diagnostics.

Grant or loan, up to 70% of project costs depending on country None Fully remote
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UK
Ultra Long Duration Energy Storage Project Development Studies (Relaunch) 2026
Grant

Innovate UK grant for ultra long duration energy storage project development studies - UK businesses of any size, share of £3M.

Share of £3M (£350k-£700k per project) None 3-9 months (Jan-Sep 2027 delivery window) Fully remote
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IS
imec.istart Germany – Autumn 2026
Accelerator

DeepTech accelerator running from Heilbronn, part of imec.istart's pan-European network.

50k-100k EUR non-dilutive grant plus 50k EUR of in-kind accelerator services On site
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Expo AgriTech – AgriTech Startup Forum 2026
Expo AgriTech – AgriTech Startup Forum 2026
Competition

An elevator pitch to agrifood professionals in Malaga, plus pavilion exhibition space and automatic entry to the AgriTech Innovation Awards.

Selected startups give an elevator pitch to agrifood professionals, are entered automatically for the AgriTech Innovation Awards 2026, and join the AgriTech Pavilion as exhibitors None Malaga, Spain
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ESA
ESA BIC Noordwijk – Fall 2026
Incubator

ESA's business incubation programme for space-tech startups, based in Noordwijk with up to EUR60k in non-equity funding.

Up to EUR60,000 non-equity incentive funding plus up to 80 hours of ESA technical support None 2 years On site
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FI
Founder Institute Barcelona – 2026/27 Cohort
Accelerator

A structured, mentor-driven pre-seed accelerator cohort running in Barcelona from November 2026.

None (program fee applies: $699 early bird / $899 regular) About 2.5 months (18 Nov 2026 to 4 Feb 2027) Hybrid
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Startup Nights – Pitching Competition 2026
Startup Nights – Pitching Competition 2026
Competition

Winterthur competition for Swiss-headquartered startups, splitting CHF 30,000 across Impact Tech, Deep Tech and Health Tech.

CHF 30,000 in total prize money across three vertical categories - Impact Tech, supported by UBS, Deep Tech and Health Tech - plus an accelerator seat at Founders2. Selected startups pitch on stage on day one of the festival and meet investors and peers on site. Participants still need to buy their own event tickets. None Winterthur, Switzerland
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GF
Google for Startups Immersion EMEA 2026
Accelerator

Google engineers and Antler mentors work hands-on with 25 EMEA founders on production AI product decisions, ending in an in-person London immersion.

none Hybrid
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MH
MediaTech Hub Accelerator 2026
Accelerator

Equity-free, nine-month accelerator for early-stage media and technology startups at Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam.

None (equity-free) 9 months Hybrid
Closes 31 Oct 2026 Terms →
RA
ROBOTICS AWARD 2027 (Hannover Messe)
Competition

Hannover Messe's award for robot-based automation and logistics solutions, open to startups and established companies alike.

On site
Closes 1 Nov 2026 Terms →
EU
EIT Urban Mobility Financial Support to Startups (2026)
Grant

Non-dilutive EIT funding for early-stage mobility startups tackling urban transport challenges.

Up to €2.5M Fully remote
Closes 16 Nov 2026 Terms →
DMEA – nova Award 2027
DMEA – nova Award 2027
Competition

A free-to-enter award for digital health startups under five years old, worth EUR 10,000 in cash and media to the winner.

The winning startup takes a prize package worth EUR 10,000 in total, made up of EUR 3,000 in cash and a media package worth EUR 7,000. Shortlisted startups pitch live at DMEA on 13 and 14 April 2027, with the final and the award ceremony on 15 April. Entering costs nothing. None Munich, Germany
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PODIM Conference – Pitching Competition 2027
PODIM Conference – Pitching Competition 2027
Competition

PODIM takes 150 startups to Maribor, five of whom pitch in the main-stage final for a package worth over USD 10,000.

The top 150 applicants secure a startup spot at PODIM, and five finalists pitch on the main stage. The winner receives a package valued at over USD 10,000, made up of a Fundraising Bootcamp training programme, access to a database of more than 4,000 investors and a three-day PODIM London Springboard trip. All participating startups get access to the PODIM Deal Room, which arranges 50+ curated one-to-one meetings over the two conference days. None Maribor, Slovenia
Closes 15 Mar 2027 Terms →
IAA MOBILITY – IAA Startups 2027
IAA MOBILITY – IAA Startups 2027
Startup zone

Fitted booths in Munich from 4 to 16 sqm for around 100 founder-controlled startups founded in 2016 or later.

An all-inclusive fitted booth in the IAA startup areas — package S 4 sqm with 2 exhibitor passes and a EUR 200 ticket budget, M 9 sqm with 4 passes and EUR 300, or L 16 sqm with 6 passes and EUR 600 — including furniture, signage, lighting, power and branded materials, with a 43-inch monitor on M and L. None Munich, Germany
Closes 30 Jun 2027 Terms →
JEC Composites Startup Booster 2026
JEC Composites Startup Booster 2026
Competition

The 2026 edition: 20 finalists, three winners, pitched at JEC World in Paris on 10-12 March 2026.

EUR 5,000 grand winner; EUR 2,500 runner-up; EUR 2,500 sustainability prize; booth at JEC World 2027 None On site
Dates not announced Terms →
D1
DayOne Accelerator – 2027
Accelerator

A 12-week equity-free accelerator in Basel for healthtech and techbio startups building for pharma R&D.

CHF 1,000 travel grant; DayOne NEXT gives up to 3 startups CHF 50,000 non-dilutive post-programme None 12 weeks Hybrid
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IF
IFA Next Pitch Battle 2026
Competition

Startup pitch competition on the Dream Stage at IFA Next, where semi-finalists pitch to global investors.

On site
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SiGMA Europe – Startup Pitch 2027
SiGMA Europe – Startup Pitch 2027
Competition

A free pitch in Malta for early-stage iGaming, fintech and AI companies that have raised no more than EUR 3 million.

Entry is free. Six finalists pitch live before judges scoring innovation, market potential, product viability, scalability, industry relevance and team. The winner takes a prize stack that includes a EUR 21,300 startup marketing package, EUR 20,000 in AWS cloud credits, up to EUR 400,000 in discounted technology tools, EUR 5,000 of education and EUR 2,000 of talent-acquisition credit plus corporate set-up discounts. Every selected startup gets Startup Lounge workspace, its logo on the Startup Village branding wall, one Premium and four Standard event passes, PR across SiGMA magazines, website and newsletters, and networking with 30+ VCs. None Ta' Qali, Malta
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Deep Tech Atelier – Startup Pitch Competition 2026
Deep Tech Atelier – Startup Pitch Competition 2026
Competition

A pitch competition in Riga for IP-rich deep tech startups at TRL 4, with ten finalists taking a bootcamp, semi-finals and final.

Ten finalists are picked across the competition's categories. They go through a training bootcamp on 13 May 2026, semi-finals on 14 May and the final and award ceremony on 15 May at Fantadroms in Riga, with mentorship and exposure to the investors and corporates in the room. The organisers state that selected participants receive prizes, but do not publish the amounts. None Riga, Latvia
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Cambridge Tech Week – Innovation Alley 2026
Cambridge Tech Week – Innovation Alley 2026
Startup zone

A curated stand at Cambridge's Guildhall and Corn Exchange, GBP 350 for startups and GBP 1,500 for scaleups, with pitch entry included.

A stand in the curated Innovation Alley showcase at Cambridge's Guildhall and Corn Exchange on 16-17 September, alongside 80+ AI, MedTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech and advanced-engineering companies, plus automatic entry into the CamTechWeek Pitch Competition, where five selected companies pitch on the main Corn Exchange stage to an eminent panel of investors and industry leaders and get national and international media exposure. Stands cost GBP 350 + VAT for startups and GBP 1,500 + VAT for scaleups. None Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Foro Transfiere – Open Call for Deep Tech Startups 2026
Foro Transfiere – Open Call for Deep Tech Startups 2026
Competition

An open call for European deep tech startups, with five finalists winning a cash prize and a place at the next Transfiere.

Five startups reach the final phase and win a cash prize plus a place in the following Transfiere edition through the content programme and access to the networking agenda None Malaga, Spain
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Digital Dragons – Indie Zone 2026
Digital Dragons – Indie Zone 2026
Startup zone

A EUR 749 equipped booth at Digital Dragons in Krakow for independent game developers, with Arena pitch and awards eligibility.

A EUR 749 Indie Zone place: a fully equipped branded booth with desk, chair, computer, monitor and peripherals, internet and power, one Regular Pass and one Business Pass, plus eligibility to pitch at the Digital Dragons Arena (five minutes plus two minutes of Q&A, up to six projects selected) and to enter the Indie Dragons Awards, where winners take statuettes and sponsor-funded prizes. None Krakow, Poland
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KEY Energy Transition Expo – Start-Up & Scale-Up 2027
KEY Energy Transition Expo – Start-Up & Scale-Up 2027
Startup zone

Innovation District space at KEY in Rimini for Italian-registered energy-transition start-ups, with pitch slots and a EUR 889 registration fee.

An exhibition space in the Innovation District with desk, stool and branding, event access and a digital catalogue listing, use of the business meeting platform, a parking pass, staff accreditations and 50 invitation tickets, plus three-minute pitch slots and media promotion None; participation carries a EUR 889 registration fee, with travel and accommodation borne by the participant Rimini, Italy
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Canarias Destino Startup – Concurso de Pitch 2026
Canarias Destino Startup – Concurso de Pitch 2026
Competition

A EUR 10,000 cash prize in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for entrepreneurs of any nationality seeking third-party funding.

EUR 10,000 in cash for the best startup, awarded in the name of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, plus EUR 3,000 sponsor runner-up prizes (sustainable, social and medical categories in past editions), and a pitch in front of investors and strategic players at the event None Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Ecomondo – Call for Start-up 2026
Ecomondo – Call for Start-up 2026
Startup zone

Twenty places in the Innovation District at Ecomondo in Rimini for green-tech start-ups, subject to an EUR 820 administrative fee.

An exhibition station in the Innovation District with desk, stool and branded signage, official exhibitor status and a listing in the online catalogue, access to the one-to-one business meeting platform, 2 exhibitor badges, 50 invitation tickets and 1 parking pass, plus networking with investors and venture capitalists None; admission carries an administrative fee of EUR 820 + VAT Rimini, Italy
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Hinterland of Things Conference – Startup Exhibition 2027
Hinterland of Things Conference – Startup Exhibition 2027
Startup zone

An all-inclusive EUR 2,199 booth in Bielefeld for B2B tech startups, with 100 exhibitors selected from the applicant pool.

An all-inclusive EUR 2,199 exhibition package: a furnished 2 sqm booth with personalised signage, a 16:9 Full HD display for demos, WiFi and power, two conference tickets and two after-party tickets, plus website branding and a listing in the event booklet and on the exhibitor wall. None Bielefeld, Germany
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tech&fest – tech&pitch 2027
tech&fest – tech&pitch 2027
Competition

A three-minute pitch on stage in Grenoble for start-ups that have not yet closed a Series A, with mentoring and press coverage.

A three-minute pitch on stage before a jury of experts, investors and the festival audience, plus exclusive mentoring hours with jury experts, a dedicated article in DL Entreprises and on ledauphine.com, and promotion on the tech&fest social channels None Grenoble, France
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LEARNTEC – International Start-up Area 2027
LEARNTEC – International Start-up Area 2027
Startup zone

A fitted 6 sqm stand in Hall 1 at LEARNTEC in Karlsruhe for EUR 2,994.60 net, open to firms under ten years old.

A fitted 6 sqm stand in the International Start-up Area in Hall 1 for EUR 2,994.60 net: recyclable carpeting, PC desk, bar stool and brochure stand, 1 sqm of logo space on the cabin wall, 3 KW power, a 5 Mbit network line plus WLAN, daily stand cleaning, two exhibitor passes and access to shared seating islands and storage. None Karlsruhe, Germany
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Falling Walls Science Summit – Falling Walls Venture 2026
Falling Walls Science Summit – Falling Walls Venture 2026
Competition

Twenty-five science-based startups are flown to Berlin to pitch venture capitalists, with travel partly covered and full summit access.

Twenty-five finalists are flown in to pitch venture capitalists and global science leaders in Berlin, with accommodation and part of the travel costs covered, full access to the Falling Walls Science Summit and its networking events, professional video and photography of the pitch, and membership of the Falling Walls community. The winner presents again on Breakthrough Day and takes the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year title in the Science Start-Ups category. None Berlin, Germany
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Smart Country Convention – Startup Area 2026
Smart Country Convention – Startup Area 2026
Startup zone

A ready-to-use 3 sqm booth in Berlin from EUR 2,500, for companies founded from 2020 working on public-sector digitalisation.

A ready-to-use 3 sqm booth with lockable counter, power and WiFi, company name signage, access to the startup networking area, five visitor tickets and two exhibitor passes, plus a logo listing on the website and event app. The basic package is EUR 2,500 and the EUR 3,000 package adds a pitch slot on the Startup Stage; prices exclude VAT. None Berlin, Germany
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embedded world – start-up Area 2027
embedded world – start-up Area 2027
Startup zone

A EUR 2,890 package in Nuremberg covering 5 sqm of fitted stand, a forum pitch and award entry, for embedded firms under five years old.

A EUR 2,890 plus VAT package from NürnbergMesse covering 5 sqm of stand space with construction and basic equipment, marketing services, a pitch during the start-up session in the Exhibitor Forum, entry to the embedded award with media value of up to EUR 45,000 in WEKA FACHMEDIEN titles, and start-up coaching with BayStartUP. A start-up City zone is added for the 2027 edition. None Nuremberg, Germany
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OMR Festival – Gründer*innen Pitch 2027
OMR Festival – Gründer*innen Pitch 2027
Competition

A pitch for impact-minded early-stage teams that are at least half female, ending on stage at the OMR Festival in Hamburg.

Around ten teams are picked for an exclusive pitch and networking evening with venture capital and angel investors in Berlin in March, and the top three then pitch on stage at the OMR Festival in Hamburg, gaining reach in front of the festival's digital-economy audience and access to the OMR 5050 expert network. No cash prize is published. None Hamburg, Germany
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SaaStock Europe – Global Pitch 2026
SaaStock Europe – Global Pitch 2026
Competition

A knockout pitch across the Dublin conference for B2B SaaS startups under USD 3 million ARR, with up to EUR 1 million at stake.

SaaStock's own competition runs as a knockout across the conference: opening rounds at the pre-conference Startup Day, semi-finals during the event and the final on the main stage. At the 2025 Dublin edition a top 50 pitched on day one, 20 went through on day two and five reached the main-stage final, judged in front of VCs from funds including Octopus Ventures, Antler and Frontline Ventures. The winner took an investment package worth up to EUR 1 million; earlier editions carried a EUR 200,000 package. Finalists also get exposure to the SaaStock investor and operator community. The prize is an investment package, so the winning company negotiates terms with the participating funds; SaaStock does not publish a fixed equity stake. Dublin, Ireland
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Infosecurity Europe – Cyber Startup Programme 2027
Infosecurity Europe – Cyber Startup Programme 2027
Startup zone

Stand space in the Cyber Startups Zone at ExCeL London, plus an award for cybersecurity firms under five years old.

Selected companies get exhibition stand space in the Cyber Startups Zone on the Infosecurity Europe floor at ExCeL London, access to founder-focused conference sessions, and introductions to investors, CISOs and enterprise buyers. The programme also carries the Cyber Startup Award: finalists pitch live to a panel of industry leaders and get PR and branding support, and the overall winner takes an official logo and trophy, a complimentary exhibition stand in the Discovery Zone at the next edition, two hours of PR consultancy, two hours of branding workshops and two VIP party tickets. Dedicated Founder, Investor and Startup Enabler ticket types run alongside the zone. None London, United Kingdom
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Innovation Zero World Congress – Innovation Zero Awards 2027
Innovation Zero World Congress – Innovation Zero Awards 2027
Competition

Awards across six climate and energy sectors, each with a Promising and a Mature Solution winner, open to companies anywhere.

Winners are featured in the Innovation Zero Green Solutions Catalogue, receive a finalist badge and logo rights for their own marketing, get an Award Spotlight on the Innovation Zero World Congress Main Stage, are included in the congress marketing campaign, and are given a 50 per cent discount on exhibiting packages. Awards run across six sectors — Energy and Power, Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain, Land and Water, Industry, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification, and Built — with two winners in each: a Promising Solution at TRL 4-6 and a Mature Solution at TRL 7 and above. None London, United Kingdom
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MOVE – Start-up Village 2026
MOVE – Start-up Village 2026
Startup zone

One-square-metre pods at ExCeL London for mobility and transport technology start-ups, allocated by application and selection.

One-square-metre pods in the Start-up Village, released to genuine start-ups on application and subject to selection, put more than 150 start-ups from around the world in front of the MOVE floor at ExCeL London. A limited number of confirmed start-ups also get a slot in the pitching competition, presenting to a panel of industry professionals and investors; the winner is named MOVE start-up of the year and receives coverage in the MOVEMNT publication. Village participants get access to investors, media and large mobility corporates, plus the MOVE GROOVE party and the official afterparty. None London, United Kingdom
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The AI Summit London – Start-Up & Investor Village 2027
The AI Summit London – Start-Up & Investor Village 2027
Startup zone

Showcase pods for AI start-ups at The AI Summit London, with an optional pitching tier ending in a final before London VCs.

Two participation tiers. The Start-up Pod gives a showcase space in the Start-up Expo alongside the investor community and the summit's exhibitor floor. The Start-up Pod plus Pitching Competition tier adds a five-minute presentation in the opening round, with the strongest performers going through to a live Q&A final in front of a panel of London venture capitalists. The winning start-up receives a complimentary featured pod at the Start-up Village the following year and a speaking opportunity on a selected stage. None London, United Kingdom
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SIDO Lyon – Start-up Village 2026
SIDO Lyon – Start-up Village 2026
Startup zone

A turnkey stand on the SIDO Lyon show floor at EUR 850 excluding VAT, for B2B start-ups under four years old.

A turnkey exhibition stand in the Start-up Village on the SIDO show floor, priced at EUR 850 excluding VAT. The badge-scanning app is an optional EUR 580 excluding VAT add-on with an unlimited smartphone licence, and speaking slots are priced separately depending on the format. None Lyon, France
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WMF – We Make Future – Startup Competition 2027
WMF – We Make Future – Startup Competition 2027
Competition

Rolling call for Italian and foreign startups to pitch at WMF in Bologna, with mentorship, acceleration and partnership awards.

Six finalists pitch on the WMF Mainstage for three minutes with a two-minute Q&A, with two winners chosen by jury and audience vote, while a further 140 startups - ten per challenge category - pitch on the Startup Stage. The prize pool was worth EUR 2.6 million in 2025 and awards take the form of mentorship, funding opportunities, acceleration programmes and strategic partnerships. Participants also get a place in the Startup District exhibition area, B2B networking with around 1,000 VC and open innovation stakeholders, innovation networking events, spots on the WMF international roadshow and access to Middle Eastern investors through the Saudi Makes Future event. None Bologna, Italy
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TechBBQ – North Star Pitch 2026
TechBBQ – North Star Pitch 2026
Competition

Ten European companies under five years old pitch on the TechBBQ stage in Copenhagen, with training and travel covered.

Ten European startups pitch on stage at the TechBBQ summit in front of investors, media and partners, each with three minutes to present plus 2.5 minutes of jury Q&A. Selected finalists get mandatory pitch training and travel to Copenhagen is covered. The winner is named North Star of the year and gains visibility and investor connections; past winners report follow-up investor meetings and international exposure. None Copenhagen, Denmark
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Infoshare – Startup Contest
Infoshare – Startup Contest
Competition

Infoshare's contest for seed and early-stage tech4good teams, sharing a EUR 30,000 pool with EUR 20,000 for the winner.

A prize pool of EUR 30,000 funded by the Mayor of Gdansk, with EUR 20,000 in cash for the winner. Every finalist receives two Startup Passes giving access to all conference stages, matchmaking and networking, plus media exposure through partner outlets and GPU vouchers. The selected winner also gets a wild card into the InCredibles mentoring programme. Entries are judged on business potential, team, product innovation and pitch performance. None Gdansk, Poland
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Dublin Tech Summit – Accelerate Hub 2026
Dublin Tech Summit – Accelerate Hub 2026
Startup zone

Founder hub at Dublin Tech Summit offering on-site space, a curated advisor network and the Accelerate Stage programme.

A dedicated on-site space in the Accelerate Hub at the RDS, access to a curated network of advisors, mentors and service providers covering funding, validation and scaling, and the founder-focused Accelerate Stage with sessions on why investors reject deals, pitch preparation and investor access, investor storytelling and building to exit. The hub is powered by Irish BICs AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor and WestBIC. None Dublin, Ireland
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Nordic Fintech Week – Nordic Fintech Awards 2026
Nordic Fintech Week – Nordic Fintech Awards 2026
Competition

Four-category awards for Nordic fintech startups and scaleups, decided at Nordic Fintech Week in Copenhagen.

Recognition across four categories — AI, Growth, New Entry and Impact — with two finalists named per category and winners announced at Nordic Fintech Week in Copenhagen. The jury is drawn from Mastercard, Enfuce, Revolut, Citi Ventures and Swedbank. Organisers describe the award as a signal to investors, partners and the wider ecosystem; no cash prize is published. None Copenhagen, Denmark
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Techarena – TOP46 2027
Techarena – TOP46 2027
Competition

Forty-six startups pitch live at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, with a booth, investor introductions and matchmaking alongside.

Forty-six selected startups pitch live at Strawberry Arena in front of more than 10,000 corporate decision-makers, investors and media. Participating startups also get a dedicated booth in the startup exhibition, investor introductions, invitations to networking events, matchmaking and investor office hours, a startup lounge, and up to 25% off tickets. Recent winners are Epiminds (2026), Vesiro (2025) and Legora (2024). None Stockholm, Sweden
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TechChill – Founders Battle 2027
TechChill – Founders Battle 2027
Competition

TechChill's Riga pitch competition for Baltic, Nordic and CEE teams that have raised no more than EUR 700k in equity.

Twenty startups pitch in semi-finals and a final on the TechChill stage. The 2026 edition carried a prize pool of over EUR 1,000,000, made up of investment commitments and services: up to EUR 350,000 from BADideas.fund, up to EUR 200,000 from Outlast Fund, up to EUR 150,000 each from PurposeTech and Buildit 5G Fund, up to EUR 100,000 each from the Latvian Business Angels Network and FIRSTPICK VC, EUR 10,000 unrestricted from eazyBI, a full Draper University scholarship for up to two founders, EUR 6,000 of Pipedrive services and up to EUR 5,000 of legal services from Sorainen. None to enter; several prizes are investment offers on the backing fund's own terms. Riga, Latvia
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