Startup Competition - Crypto Valley Conference

CVC24

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PITCH YOUR PROJECT ON THE CVC24 STAGE, FIND INVESTORS, WIN GREAT PRIZES

The Crypto Valley Conference Startup Competition is returning for our 2024 conference edition. We will bring the most cutting edge, and savvy blockchain projects to the CVC24 stage.

Are you a trailblazing early-stage startup? Are you utilizing blockchain and cryptographic technology to improve existing services or create a new way of interacting and transacting? Then you must apply!

We will shortlist 10 startups to pitch their project live on the CVC24 stage. Not only can you win great prizes, but you will have the chance to increase your startup’s exposure exponentially, sit down with investors, present in front of 1500+ people, and build your network. The top 10 startups will each have their own showcase booth at the conference.

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criteria

The CVC24 Startup Pitch Competition is open to all early-stage startups utilizing blockchain and cryptographic technology. All projects are welcome regardless of industries or protocol they’re built on. The most important criteria for entries are feasibility and the will to implement.

Application deadline: All applications must be submitted by ~~April 22nd~~ May 1st, 2024 (Midnight CET)

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process

SUBMISSION STAGE: Submissions open on March 14th 2024. Startups can submit their pitch deck and project details. The submission deadline closes on April 22nd, 2024 (midnight CET). No pitches are accepted after this time.

PRELIMINARY SCREENING: Submissions are evaluated and scored by an expert panel of judges. The scoring is based on the uniqueness and feasibility of the project, the will to implement, the business model, the market, team experience, and the quality of the pitch deck. The 10 startups with the highest score will be invited to the Crypto Valley Conference to pitch their projects.

INVITATION TO THE CONFERENCE: The top 10 startups will be notified by May 6th 2024, and will be invited to the conference. The selected teams commit themselves to participate at CVC Conference 2024.

PITCHING AT CVC24: On June 6th, 2024 all 10 startups will have the opportunity to bring their projects to the CVC24 stage and pitch in front of a panel of expert judges, conference attendees and investors.

Each startup will be scored and the 3 highest-scoring startups will be announced and awarded on the main conference stage and will have the opportunity to present their project again to the conference.

The top 3 startups will be awarded monetary & non-monetary prizes that will be announced shortly.

prizes

An expense paid trip to Solana's Breakpoint Conference on September 20-21, 2024 in Singapore. The prize includes: credit for 3 nights of lodging, economy roundtrip flight and a complimentary conference ticket for one person of the 1st Prize Winner of the CVC24 Startup Competition.