Applications for our big pitch competition at this year’s eu-startups summit are now open! | eu-startups

On May 9-10, we’ll be hosting the 10th edition of our annual EU-STARTUPS SUMMIT! At this exclusive in-person event in Malta we’ll be showcasing many of Europe’s hottest startups and coming

together to learn from some of the most successful European entrepreneurs of our time. Are you ready for two days of networking, inspiration and learning? We’ll have a jam-packed agenda on

two stages, great networking opportunities, a buzzing exhibition hall, and a super exciting PITCH COMPETITION featuring 15 of Europe’s most promising seed and pre-seed startups out there!

The application phase opens now and will close on February 19th. APPLY HERE! This esteemed competition will provide 15 of Europe’s most promising early-stage startups the opportunity to

pitch on the main stage in front of a large audience of investors and startup enthusiasts, besides the chance to win this year’s grand prize worth over €120K! _ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA_ *

Startups in pre-seed or seed stage * Less than 3 years old, with no or less than €750K venture capital raised * Based in Europe (EU, UK, Norway, Switzerland, etc.) _THE JURY_ The selected

teams will receive valuable feedback from a jury of well-known venture capital investors. The jury members will be announced by the end of January. Aside from the VC jury, we will have about

330 other investors (including VCs, accelerators, and business angels) participating in this year’s EU-Startups Summit. Many of them will follow the pitch competition, and you can actively

network with them during the event. _HOW TO PARTICIPATE_ If you’d like to pitch your startup at the 2024 edition of the EU-Startups Summit, you can APPLY HERE today. Applications close on

February 19th! After applying via this link, we will carefully sift through all of the applications and hand-pick the inalists who will join us on the main stage at this year’s EU-Startups

Summit on May 9-10 in Malta, where they will pitch for 3 minutes in front of our jury and a huge audience of investors, media, and startup enthusiasts. By the way: If on stage or not,

startups attending this year’s EU-Startups Summit will have a lot of opportunities to pitch in-person to investors. We’ll also have a dedicated networking app which will enable you to

schedule meetings already 2 weeks prior to the event.  TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE. OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR MALTA ENTERPRISE is Malta’s economic development agency, facilitating economic growth,

investment, and innovation, by offering a range of support services for local and foreign enterprises setting up a productive presence in Malta. As a key player in Malta’s economic

landscape, it contributes to the nation’s prosperity by attracting investments, supporting businesses, and driving innovation, thereby reinforcing Malta’s position as an attractive

destination for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Malta Enterprise actively cultivates a vibrant startup ecosystem, playing a pivotal role in fostering a conducive environment for startups

and offering tailored support and incentives to empower emerging businesses. OUR EVENT SPONSORS THE M. DEMAJO GROUP is a leading business player in Malta, with a successful history spanning

114 years. The Group’s growth and diversification has resulted in a wide coverage of business sectors through a commitment to long-term results. M. Demajo Group’s workforces is 500 strong

and their various activities have been developed through organic growth, acquisitions, partnerships, and startups. Its strong financial situation and ethical standards, its business

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