Participants apply by filling out the application form linked above. The application requires uploading  personal and company information as well as a pitchdeck and video pitch of max. 2 minutes. The video pitch will be used during the pitching competition.

You can apply without having bought a ticket beforehand. Every team accepted for the competition is granted 1 free ticket (6-day conference pass for one person). Every additional team member needs to acquire a founder ticket.

Applications open on the 15th of February 2021 and close on the 16th of March 2021. You will know if you got selected to pitch by the 19th of March 2021.

The focus area of the pitching competition is:
- FinTech, RegTech, InsurTech, LegalTech
- Urban Innovation, Smart Cities, PropTech, Mobility
- Life Sciences
- Consumer Goods, eCommerce
- AgTech, FoodTech

1. Apply within the Application Deadline
2. Be chosen by our Jury to participate in the preliminary rounds. The preliminary rounds are taking place during the Summit week. There will be one pitching competition each day.
3. The winners of each preliminary round will pitch on the final day of the Summit (27. March 2021) and compete for the prize of 25'000 CHF
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The Road to START Summit is a pitching competition that takes place at each START Global's chapter. They are constructed to bring the local ecosystems to the bigger scene at the Summit. The winner of each chapter Road to START Summit has a wildcard to the preliminary rounds of the START Summiteer.