Deadline: 21 May 2014
Open to: young European startups.
Award: Tech All Stars Grand Winner gets a special award from the European Commission.
Description
Tech All Stars is a competition for best young European startups sponsored by the European Commission Information Society and Media. The main goal of the competition is to help twelve young EU startups by connecting them to EU funding sources, successful entrepreneurs and other influential individuals.
This year’s edition of the Tech All Stars Competition will happen in London on 10 June and 11 June 2014. The purpose is to show the qualified teams the London startup scene and let the participants pick their mentors, entrepreneurs, and investors at the top of their game. They will learn how to improve their pitch and receive valuable feedback. After this eliminatory pitch battle the judges will narrowed the twelve startups down to three, who will then proceed to the next round.
The three successful finalists will be invited to Founders Forum to pitch at the talent track in London on 12 June 2014. Founders Forum gives young startups a chance to connect with successful entrepreneurs and investors. Here, the Tech All Stars Grand Winner will be announced and rewarded by the Vice-President of the European Commission.
Eligibility
Contest is open for all young European startups (teams or individuals) from the field of technology.
Before applying to the contest, make sure you fulfill the following criteria: startup registered in EU country, not older than 3 years, and having raised less than 1,000,000 Euros external capital.
Benefits
The program is entirely free. Organizers cover all travel expenses, accommodation and meals. Apart from this, participants will learn from the best European startups, get media exposure, attention from successful entrepreneurs around the world.
Application
Apply by completing the online application form. To complete the online form you must sign-in or create an f6s account using Linkedin/Facebook. Before applying make sure you fulfil the above mentioned eligibility criteria.
Remember, applications are open until 21 May 2014.
To check out the official call, please visit Tech All Stars website. If you have any questions concerning the contest, you can write to Daniela Lopes at dpl@rainmaking.dk.
