This is going to be an epic global competition to find the World’s top 100 technology startups.
I would strongly recommend European startups apply now as the competition, coming out of the US, is going to be an unmissable opportunity for startups to gain heavy media attraction, exposure and some amazing prizes.
The competition is held by the Guidewire Group, a global market intelligence and advisory firm passionate about technology entrepreneurship. They are teaming up with leading partners and sponsors to host a global competition to identify and accelerate the world’s 100 top technology, media and telecommunications startups.
You can find out more on their site
The Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam calendar currently includes the following cities and dates.
March:
* Barcelona, Spain – 1 March 2010
* London, UK – 3 March 2010
* Paris, France – 4 March 2010
* Dublin, Ireland – 8 March 2010
* Milan, Italy – 10 March 2010
* Tel Aviv, Israel – 15 March 2010
* Berlin, Germany – 17 March 2010
* Prague, Czech Republic – 18 March 2010
* Amsterdam, Netherlands – 22 March 2010
* Helsinki, Finland – 24 March 2010
* Stockholm, Sweden – 25 March 2010
* Istanbul, Turkey – 29 March 2010
Click here for a map of the locations in Europe.
Apply here NOW!
Eligibility Requirements
Innovate!2010 welcome applications from any startup that meets these simple eligibility requirements:
* Is a technology, media, or telecom startup
* Has completed a product, or an alpha version of your service
* Has incorporated
* Has at least one full-time team member
* Is open to industry feedback and validation
There is a $75 USD application fee, and every startup that applies will receive the following benefits at no additional cost:
* Two (2) registrations to one of the Innovate!2010 Pitch Slams (worth over $100 USD)
* Access to online pitch training
* Promotion to local journalists and through a network of over 5,000 news sites
What to Expect
Each Pitch Slam will showcase 10 to 15 Innovate!100 finalists that will deliver rapid-fire pitches to an audience of influencers, investors and members of the press. Along with immediate feedback from a panel of expert judges, Pitch Slam presenters will recieve a certified G/Score™ that assesses their company’s viability and promise.
Other benefits include coverage in some of the world’s most influential business and technology media, and the opportunity to profit from qualified meeting invitations with potential investors, partners and customers through the Innovate!2010 Connections Program
Following the Pitch Slam tour, the finalists with the best G/Scores™ will be named to the Innovate!100. It’s your company’s chance to be recognized as one of the world’s most promising technology startups and to win your share of nearly $250,000 USD in sponsored prizes.
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