CVC23

startup

pitch

competition

PITCH YOUR PROJECT ON THE CVC23 STAGE, FIND INVESTORS, WIN GREAT PRIZES

The Crypto Valley Conference Startup Competition is returning for our 2023 conference edition. We will bring the most cutting edge, and savvy blockchain projects to the CVC23 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 CVC23 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.

Partners

application

criteria

The CVC23 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 24th, 2023 (Midnight CET)

competition

process

SUBMISSION STAGE: Submissions open on February 1st 2023. Startups can submit their pitch deck and project details. The submission deadline closes on April 24th, 2023 (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 15th 2023, and will be invited to the conference. The selected teams commit themselves to participate at CVC Conference 2023.

PITCHING AT CVC23: On June 1st, 2023 all 10 startups will have the opportunity to bring their projects to the CVC23 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.

Finalist

startups

CrySP
Deepsquare
Enkifi
Fungies
Helix
Kuutamo
LAOS
Pravica
Swalo
Thorwallet

prizes

$100k soft-commitment for funding one or more of the winning startups
$100k soft-commitment for funding one or more of the winning startups, and free access to Xange's Startup Success Program
$200k soft-commitment for funding one or more of the winning startups
6 months free access to CV Labs office space in Zug and fastrack access to CV Labs's next Accelerator Batch
A chance to receive a Draper University Scholarship which can include up to $100k investment following the accelerator program
1 year access to Sygnum RYSE Web3 Growth Hub, including special rates for regulated crypto banking services, fundraising support, public engagement, mentoring for next-stage growth and access to ecosystem events
15 min airtime on Dukascopy TV, with professional filming in the studio recording for each of the top 10 startups
Access to startup banking services with special financial conditions and up to 50% discount on service fees
free 1 year Startup Membership to the top 10 startups