Top 50

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS

PITCH COMPETITION
MEETING CORPORATES & INVESTORS
EXPO VILLAGE

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

VDS Startup Competition is open to startups from around the world and from all sectors, with at least an MVP, that are developing solutions to generate a positive impact on society, acting as catalysts for positive and sustainable change globally.

Finalists will be selected by a panel of industry experts and investors following criteria such as innovation, scalability, impact.

*Make sure to read the General Guidelines and Terms and Conditions (available soon) before submitting your application form. Your participation in the call indicates an informed acceptance of the entire content of these Terms and Conditions.

*When selected, VDS2024 does not pay a speaking fee, and the costs covering the logistics (travel, accommodation, etc.), if any, are covered by the startups themselves.

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*VDS2024 Competition deadline: 29th of June.

VDS STARTUP COMPETITION

By applying to the VDS Startup Competition, your startup will be eligible to pitch on stage during the celebration of the event in front of the 12,000 expected attendees and a top-level jury of  high-profile investors and leading corporations. A jury of experts will choose the winners who will have their own exhibition space at VDS2025.

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*VDS2024 Competition deadline: 29th of June.

MEETING CORPORATES & INVESTORS

Are you looking for investment or strategic alliances with top corporations to boost your project to the next level? 

VDS brings together corporations and investors with disruptive startups in 1:1 private meetings that will take place during VDS2024 to foster potential investment, commercial or strategic agreements.

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*VDS2024 Competition deadline: 29th of June.

EXPO VILLAGE

Are you interested in showcasing your disruptive product? We’re looking for the most promising projects and cutting-edge innovations that will provide unique experiences for our attendees. The Expo Village will gather demonstrations of the most exciting projects including robots, wearables and drones with innovative technologies such as AI, AR/VR, IoT, etc. 

Apply now and don’t miss the opportunity to be selected for our Expo Village and showcase your product for two days in front of over 12,000 attendees.

Important notice: VDS meets simple infrastructural needs such as electricity, space, tables, chairs and seating area. Please make sure that you provide all the necessary technical and display tools to showcase your project.

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*VDS2024 Competition deadline: 29th of June.

VDS2024 PITCH COMPETITION: BENEFITS

By applying to the VDS2024 Pitch Competition, your startup will be eligible to pitch on stage during the celebration of the event in front of the 12,000 expected attendees and a top-level jury of  high-profile investors and leading corporations. A jury of experts will choose the winners who will have their own exhibition space at VDS2025.

Ten selected startups (Finalists) will have:

  • Pitch opportunity at the main VDS2024 Stage during the Competition finale
  • 4 VDS2024 Business Passes for free, granting access to our exclusive B2B Forum for industry professionals with unique content and activities to foster valuable relations in exclusive encounters
  • A dedicated exhibition space at the Expo Village during VDS2024
  • Invitation to the Guest Reception on October 22nd (Valencia, Spain)
  • Access to the VIP Lounge
  • Media coverage: startups will have the opportunity to be interviewed by our media partners who will enhance their visibility before, during and after the event.
  • One highlight article on our blog previous to VDS2024 featuring the 10 finalist including their statements
  • Networking opportunities through the VDS App
  • Mention on the VDS2024 website as Finalist of the Pitch Competition
  • Mentions on Social Media and Newsletter

Winners:

All the above plus:

  • Own exhibition space at VDS2024*
  • 4 VDS2024 passes
  • Exclusive networking opportunities at VDS2024
  • Meet international press for promotion of the winning startup
  • Interview with both winners (Seed and Growth) that will be published on our blog by early November
  • A dedicated article as a winner published on VDS website and promoted across VDS marketing channels
  • Mentions on 4YFN Social Media and Newsletter
  • A VDS trophy

* Exhibition at VDS is subject to the acceptance of and compliance with the VDS standard exhibition terms and conditions, and all directions and requirements of the event organiser as may be provided from time to time.

Top 50 startups

  • 2 VDS2024 Business Passes
  • Pitch Opportunity at VDS2024 (Time and place TBC by the Organiser)
  • Mentions on Social Media and Newsletter
  • Logo on the VDS2024 website as Top 50 of the competition

More prizes by our partners and sponsors will be announced soon!

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*VDS2024 Competition deadline: 29th of June.

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