Startup pitch competition · 15:00
Three minutes on stage. One winner.
Have a startup idea or an early company? Pitch it to a room of founders and a jury of investors and advisors on [EVENT DATE]. The winner goes home with [PRIZE 1].
- 5founders on stage
- 3 + 3minutes to pitch, then questions
- 1winner, picked on the day
How it works
From application to the stage.
- 01
Apply
Fill in the short form below. No deck needed, a link helps.
By [DATE] - 02
We pick five
The jury shortlists five ideas. Everyone hears back, shortlisted or not.
Announced [DATE] - 03
Pitch on stage
Three minutes, up to five slides, then three minutes of questions from the jury.
15:00 on the day - 04
Winner announced
Prizes are handed over on stage, right before the Best Entrepreneur Award.
15:45 on the day
Prizes
Worth getting on stage for.
The jury picks the winner on the day. Every finalist gets written feedback from the jury after the event.
- Winner
1st place
[PRIZE 1]
Plus a feature on ExpatBusiness.de and a seat at our next founder dinner.
2nd place
[PRIZE 2]
A gift hamper from our partners.
Every finalist
[PRIZE 3]
Written feedback from the jury and a free consultation with one of our partners.
The jury
People who fund and build.
Who can apply
The short list of rules.
- An idea, or a company younger than three years.
- Based in Germany, or moving here within the year.
- You pitch in English, one person on stage.
- Up to five slides. Slides are optional.
- You hold a ticket for the day. Finalists get theirs refunded.
Apply to pitch
Tell us about your idea.
Five minutes to fill in. We reply to everyone by [DATE].