TECHARENA 2025 Startup Competition
Competing on stage is the perfect opportunity to maximize visibility and to increase your chances to secure funding and partnerships.
ApplyWhy Apply?
At TECHARENA 2025, you will meet fellow founders, corporate leaders who are looking to back and partner with the next generation of global innovators and founders who are looking to invest in high potential ventures. Startups can apply to compete in the Techarena Startup Competition, presenting their business on stage in front of a live audience consisting of top-investors, founders, media, and decision-makers.
Who can apply?
The entry requirment for the competition is to hold a startup or scalup ticket. This comes with the following requirments:
• Max 200 employees
• Max 15 years old
• A scalable product and growth
• Can not be an agency
Timeline
November – December 31, 2024 - Applications Open: After purchasing a Startup ticket, founders will get an invitation from TECHARENA to apply to this Startup Competition included within their ticket confirmation.
January – Mid January 2025 - Jury Selection: A jury of investors and company representatives will select 100 of the best startups
Mid January 2025 - The 100 best startups will be announced
The top 100 Startups will be publicly announced and receive exclusive treatment at the event:
• Exclusive Investor & Corporate Speed Dating
• Highlighted in Publications
• Priority access to side events
Mid January 2025 – Early February 2025 - Jury Selection: A Jury of Investors and Company representatives will select the TOP46 out of the TOP100 startups. Additional information might be requested.
Mid February 2025 - Announcing TECHARENA TOP46: TECHARENA TOP46 will be publicly announced. These are the companies that will pitch live on stage at TECHARENA 2025 and have the chance to become the winners.
February 20th, 2025 at TECHARENA 2025: TOP46 pitch live on stage; 3minute pitch + 3 minute Q&A live on stage. A jury will select the Finalists.
February 21st, 2025 at TECHARENA 2025: FINALS: TECHARENA FINALISTS will pitch live on main stage. A Jury will select one winner.