Start in Block Startup Competition

About

The Start in Block Startup Competition, organized by Paris Blockchain Week, invites early-stage Web3 startups from around the world to compete for over $10 million in funding, scholarships, and resources, including a chance to pitch live at the Louvre in Paris and connect with top global investors and startup ecosystems.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
  Compete for over $10 million in funding, scholarships, and resource support
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
  Opportunity to win a $120,000 security audit grant and cloud services
• 🏢 Office Space
  Access to accelerator slots and live pitching at the Louvre in Paris
• 🌐 Network Access
  Connect with top global investment institutions and startup ecosystems
• 📈 Business Support
  Gain exposure and potential listing opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to early-stage Web3 startups from around the world
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered company established for less than 5 years
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must have raised less than $5 million in total funding
• 💰 Financial Requirements
• No specific financial criteria beyond funding limit mentioned
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Must be a startup focused on Web3, blockchain, DeFi, AI, or digital assets

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the live pitch event at the Louvre in Paris
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must deliver a pitch during the competition
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full commitment required for the duration of the competition

Target Region

Open to global early-stage Web3 startups

Target Sector

Focused on Web3, blockchain, DeFi, AI, and digital assets