Pitching Competitions
Pitch your startup to investors, compete for prizes, and gain visibility on the main stage.
Why pitch at START Summit
Designed to turn stage time into real next steps.
Investor conversations
- Secure Direct Intros to Top Partners
- Pitch to Firms with Active Capital
Direct Path to Tier-1 Capital
Credibility + attention
- Attract Key Corporate Decision Makers
- Secure Social proof through Stage Exposure
Brand lift + social proof
Pass the Jury Start-test
- Defend Your Tech Moat to Experts
- Refine Your Narrative via Expert Feedback
Leave with an improved pitch
Part of the experience
Investors attending year after year
Pitching Competitions Catalogue
Explore all pitching competitions and find the right one for your startup. More pitching competitions to be announced.
Shark Tank Demonstration Format
Live Startup Pitches- Early-stage startups ready to pitch their venture live, gain direct feedback from an experienced jury, and showcase their business in a Shark Tank–style setting.
Applications Closed
ClosedSTART Summiteer (DeepTech)
DeepTech Innovation | 10,000 CHF prize & 250k credits- Startups developing breakthrough technologies — advanced engineering, frontier science, and deep-tech innovation.
ClosedSwiss Sustainable Impact Award
Sustainability Leadership | 50,000 CHF prize- Swiss-based startups driving sustainability, climate innovation, circularity, environmental impact, or social transformation — with potential for global scale.
ClosedAI Innovation
Automation and Data-Driven Solutions | Ecosystem Access- Startups building AI-first or AI-enabled solutions — from machine learning platforms to intelligent automation and data-driven innovation.
ClosedHealthTech & Longevity
Future of Longevity & Life Sciences | Scale-Up Masterclass- Startups shaping the future of longevity, biotechnology, medtech, digital health, or AI-driven life sciences.
ClosedRobotics
Robotic Innovation | 3 Months Bluelion All-Access- Startups building the physical machines of tomorrow: focusing on autonomous hardware, industrial automation, surgical systems, advanced sensors, haptic technologies and more.
ClosedINSPIRED Digital Competition
10,000 CHF prize- Open to all Startups in START Global's network, ready to post their pitches online and activate their networks
How it works
Remove friction + prevent confusion
Get a Startup Ticket
Unlock access and eligibility to apply for Pitching Competitions.
Download the event app
Register on our Networking platform with the link provided in the e-mail.
Apply on the event app
Follow the instructions on the app and apply for the Pitching Competitions.
Applications Reviewed
Based on innovation, team strength, and potential impact.
Get a Startup Ticket
Unlock access and eligibility to apply for Pitching Competitions.
Download the event app
Register on our Networking platform with the link provided in the e-mail.
Apply on the event app
Follow the instructions on the app and apply for the Pitching Competitions.
Applications Reviewed
Based on innovation, team strength, and potential impact.
Previous START Summiteer Winners
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