PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS
PITCH COMPETITION
MEETING CORPORATES & INVESTORS
MEET THE STARTUPS
EXPO VILLAGE
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
VDS2023 Competition is open to startups from around the world and from all sectors, with at least an MVP who are building solutions for a good future. 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 before submitting your application form. Your participation in the call indicates an informed acceptance of the entire content of these Terms and Conditions.
*VDS2023 Competition deadline: 29th of June.
VDS2023 PITCH COMPETITION
By applying to the VDS2023 Pitch Competition, your startup will be eligible to pitch on stage during the celebration of the event in front of the 10,000 expected attendees and a top-level jury of high-profile investors and leading corporations. A jury of experts will choose two winners: Best Seed Startup & Best Growth Startup who will have their own exhibition space at VDS2024.
There will be benefits for the winner, the 10 finalists and for top 50th startups.
*VDS2023 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 VDS2023 to foster potential investment, commercial or strategic agreements.
*VDS2023 Competition deadline: 29th of June.
MEET THE STARTUPS
Do you offer products or services that are useful for other startups or corporations? Are you seeking to grow your connections quickly and efficiently? Meet the Startups is the place to be!
During VDS2023, startups will connect with potential investors and clients through an efficient speed dating and networking format called Meet the Startups: a fast-paced gathering where all parties are actively looking to build professional relationships and you can meet a large number of people in a short amount of time, building your network more efficiently.
*VDS2023 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 10,000 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.
*VDS2023 Competition deadline: 29th of June.
VDS2023 PITCH COMPETITION: BENEFITS
By applying to the VDS2023 Pitch Competition, your startup will be eligible to pitch on stage during the celebration of the event in front of the 10,000 expected attendees and a top-level jury of high-profile investors and leading corporations. A jury of experts will choose two winners: Best Seed Startup & Best Growth Startup who will have their own exhibition space at VDS2024.
Ten selected startups (Finalists) will have:
- Pitch opportunity at the main VDS2023 Stage during the Awards finale
- 4 VDS2023 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 VDS2023
- Invitation to the Guest Reception on October 25th (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 VDS2023 featuring the 10 finalist including their statements
- Networking opportunities through the VDS App
- Mention on the VDS2023 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 VDS2023 Business Passes
- Pitch Opportunity at VDS2023 (Time and place TBC by the Organiser)
- Mentions on Social Media and Newsletter
- Mention on the VDS2023 website as Top 50 of the competition
More prizes by our partners and sponsors will be announced soon!
*VDS2023 Competition deadline: 29th of June.