PITCH YOUR
STARTUP
AND WIN UP TO CHF 100'000
June 25th 2019 - GENEVA
CONCEPT
Digital Pitch encourages startups tackling the digitization of the local economy to pitch their projects in front of a jury to win a prize!
WHEN
Applications: until June 16th
Selection: June 18th
Pitching event: June 25th
WHO
This event is opened to any startups active in Switzerland (and/or startups who wish to start activities in the French part of the country) in the fields of ICT.
HOW
Submit your full application/deck, be selected, and finally pitch your project in front of the jury. The winner will win up to CHF 100'000 of equity investment comprised of a mix of cash and media value.
Want to join the pitching field?
A few requirements are necessary for you to be eligible for pitching :
Applications can be accepted in French or English.
AWARDS
ESH MEDIAS PRIZE
ESH Médias promotes and develops the local economy in Western Switzerland. The group is looking to award a startup that will help digitalize the communication of local brands and entrepreneurs.
The prize is an equity investment of up to CHF 100'000 which includes a mix of cash and media support to help the winning project build its brand awareness.
SEEDSTARS PRIZE
Seedstars will grant the 3 best startups an access to its Investment Readiness Program. The program welcomes startups physically to the Geneva hub and helps them prepare for their next funding round with classes, mentoring and introductions to investors.
JURY
The startups will be evaluated by the following jury members:
ORGANISERS
The believer
ESH Médias is a local media group active in the french-speaking part of Switzerland and is involved in the development and promotion of local entrepreneurship.
Their motivation is to accompany new startups providing innovative solutions to accelerate the digitalization of the economy in the French part of Switzerland. Their digital team was convinced by the approach and they're very much looking forward to seeing what companies you will present!
They are offering 6 months of free space to the best 2 teams, media for equity as well as cash investment for of value of up to CHF 100'000.
The host
Seedspace is the largest coworking tech hub in emerging markets.
Seedspace has been initiated by Seedstars, an investment group present in more than 80 Emerging Market ecosystems which promotes, connect and invest in the best entrepreneurs.
The event will take place in their space in Seedspace La Praille in Geneva.
WHERE
The pitching event will happen at the Seedspace in Geneva.
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