GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Prize amount TBD; winners also receive investor exposure, mentorship, and event access.
Applications close 30 June 2026; finalists announced in July.
FUNDING TYPE
Pitch Competition
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a competitive pitch competition selecting a small number of finalists from global applicants.
The competition has run for five prior editions, so the jury process is established. Finalist count is not published, but only selected companies are notified in July and receive a waived event ticket.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit application form with startup details, mission, field, and target audience — 1-3 hours
Jury review of your application — Early July 2026
If selected, prepare a Pecha Kucha-style pitch for 19 November 2026 in Brussels — Ongoing after notification
WORTH KNOWING
Finalists pitch directly in front of high-level investors and funding agency representatives, and winners receive an exclusive video interview and a Brain Talks podcast episode — useful visibility beyond the event itself.
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