ROAD TO START SUMMIT HAMBURG
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PITCH YOUR STARTUP
The Road to START Summit (RtSS) is an exciting pitching competition that spans across our 19 chapters. Each chapter hosts its own competition, where the most promising startups compete for a coveted spot at the prestigious START Summit. The winner from each chapter not only earns a free ticket to the START Summit but also secures the incredible opportunity to pitch on the main stage for a chance to win 10,000 CHF.
200
Guests
9-12
Startups
9
Jury Members
15.11.24
Date of Event
WHAT TO WIN
The Road to START Summit (RtSS) is an exciting pitching competition that spans across our 19 chapters. Each chapter hosts its own competition, where the most promising startups compete for a coveted spot at the prestigious START Summit. The winner from each chapter not only earns a free ticket to the START Summit but also secures the incredible opportunity to pitch on the main stage for a chance to win 10,000 CHF.
attendee
- 2-day access to Slush 2024, Nov 20-21 (Wed-Thu)
- Slush Matchmaking Tool
- Pre-bookable tables in the meeting area
- Founders Day (Nov 19)
- Mentoring sessions
- Investors office hours
pitch
- Chance to win 10.000 CHF
- Pitch in front of 7.000+ people
- 1000+ investors willing to get in touch with you
- Gain visibility among top talent, potential partners, and collaborators from around the world
attendee
- 6 days filled with activities, excursions, and networking
- Visits to leading organizations, startups, and venture capital firms
- Provides international attendees with insights into the Finnish entrepreneurial ecosystem
How does it work?
The Road to START Summit is divided into two rounds and three categories. As part of your application, you’ll choose which category to compete in: Social, Energy Tech, or AI. In the first round, known as the “Pitch Battle,” you’ll deliver a three-minute pitch to compete within your chosen category.
If you win within your category, you’ll advance to the Rip It Apart finals. In this round, the jury and audience will challenge you with tough questions and worst-case scenario problems, testing your start-up’s resilience and your ability to answer quickly.
