PITCHING COMPETITION

Win Over €2,000,000 in Funding, Services & Licenses

Ready to unlock your startup’s next big opportunity?

Pitch your way to growth in front of a dynamic panel of regional and global investors—and access a pool of €2M+ in funding, services, and exclusive licenses. Whether you're just starting out or scaling fast, this is your chance to get noticed.

WHY JOIN?

Because there’s not just one winner—everyone can win.

This isn’t a classic competition. There will be many investors, each with different interests: some are backing pre-seed, others are hunting for seed or Series A deals. If your startup stands out, you could walk away with:

💶 Term Sheets – Immediate investment offers tailored to your stage.
🧠 Services & Licenses – Legal, tech, acceleration, office space, software—everything you need to grow.
🌍 Exposure – Connect with over 3,000 attendees, including top-tier VCs, angels, and ecosystem players.
🤝 Networking Access – From speed dating with investors to curated happy hours and branded areas where real conversations happen.

It’s not just about pitching—it’s about positioning yourself in the room where it happens.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We strongly encourage all startups—regardless of your current stage—to apply.

Whether you’re validating an MVP or closing your next round, we will connect you with the right investors. If you have:

🚀 A working version or MVP
👥 A committed team (min. 2 full-time members)
📆 6+ months of activity
🌍 Ambition to scale (from anywhere in the world!)
🔬 A bold idea in tech, AI, healthcare, or other high-growth industries

Then this opportunity is for you.

Investors will choose who to support—so multiple teams may walk away with investment.

HOW IT WORKS?

Apply Now – Submissions are open until October 1st, 2025. Include your pitch deck!
Shortlisting – We’ll review based on innovation, potential, and fit.
Get Ready – You’ll receive pre-event guidance to fine-tune your pitch.
Live Pitch – Present your startup on October 18 at the Crossroads Main Stage.
Meet & Match – Use your access to join speed dating, happy hours, and investor lounges.

🎟️ Participation requires a Starter Pass or Spotlight Pass for the conference.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Investors will evaluate your startup based on:

Innovation: How unique and disruptive is your solution?
Market Potential: The size and growth potential of your target market.
Business Model: How scalable and sustainable is your business?
Team: The expertise and dedication of your team.
Impact: Economic, social, or environmental benefits your startup can bring.

Note: Each investor or fund will make their choice who to invest in - so there might be multiple winners selected for the different term sheets.

MULTIPLE INVESTORS - MULTIPLE WINNERS

Every investor brings a different perspective—and different term sheets. This format ensures:

Pre-revenue and post-revenue teams are matched to relevant backers
Multiple startups will receive offers based on fit and potential
Connections can happen on stage or off, in every part of the event

READY TO PITCH?

Submit your pitch deck and be part of the region’s biggest startup opportunity this fall.
Deadline: October 1st, 2025

Name:

Surname:

Telephone number:

Company Name:

Position:

What type of help are you looking for?

Funding

Mentor

Contacts

Other

Tell us more about your business idea in a few sentences:

Attach your website or pitch deck if you already have one:

Anything else you'd like to share with the team?

By submitting your application, you agree that all information provided will be considered solely for the purpose of selecting your business for presentation to a panel of investors. Crossroads will maintain the confidentiality of all submitted data, will not use the provided information for their own purposes or share it with third parties without the express consent of the founders. NOTE: To join the Pitching competition you need a valid ticket for the Crossroads conference - a Starter or a Spotlight pass.