VDS International Startup Competition 2024

About

Apply now for the VDS2024 International Startup Competition and get the chance to pitch to top investors and win prizes worth €30 billion!

Benefits

• Opportunity to pitch on the Main Stage at VDS2024 in front of over 12,000 attendees from 100+ countries
• Chance to connect with over 700 investors with assets worth more than €30 billion
• Collaboration with TNW, a Financial Times company, and Plug and Play, a leading innovation platform
• Recognition as one of the Top 50 startups in the competition
• Two winning startups will be selected and announced

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have at least one Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Must be a startup developing innovative solutions with a positive impact on society
• Must fall under one of the two tracks: Early Stage or Growth Stage
• Must have been founded between 2010 and 2024
• Must employ fewer than 100 people
• Must build or market software or hardware products