Startup Challenge
2026
Startup
Challenge 2026
Startup Challenge 2026
Startup
Challenge
2026
An international call designed to boost entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation
An international call designed to boost entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation
An international call designed to boost entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation
An international call designed to boost entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation
What makes this challenge different?
What makes this challenge different?
What makes this challenge different?
Curated connections with real decision-makers
Curated connections with real decision-makers
Curated connections with real decision-makers
Gain visibility in a leading European impact ecosystem
Gain visibility in a leading European impact ecosystem
Gain visibility in a leading European impact ecosystem
Pitch your startup on an international stage
Pitch your startup on an international stage
Pitch your startup on an international stage
Unlock real collaboration and funding opportunities
Unlock real collaboration and funding opportunities
Unlock real collaboration and funding opportunities
Who should apply
Who should apply
Who should apply
Impact-driven startups across climate, mobility, health, food and social innovation
Impact-driven startups across climate, mobility, health, food and social innovation
Impact-driven startups across climate, mobility, health, food and social innovation
Founders looking for investment or strategic partnerships
Founders looking for investment or strategic partnerships
Founders looking for investment or strategic partnerships
Startups with validated products or market traction
Startups with validated products or market traction
Startups with validated products or market traction
Teams ready to scale their solution internationally
Teams ready to scale their solution internationally
Teams ready to scale their solution internationally
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Winners
Meet the Winners of previous editions
Each edition has spotlighted visionary startups turning bold ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
Meet the Winners of previous editions
Each edition has spotlighted visionary startups turning bold ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
Meet the Winners of previous editions
Each edition has spotlighted visionary startups turning bold ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
Meet the
Winners of previous editions
Each edition has spotlighted visionary startups turning bold ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
Startup Challenge FAQ
Startup Challenge FAQ
Is the Startup Challenge free to apply?
Yes, applying to the Startup Challenge is completely free of charge. Participation in the event is also free.
