Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
The Concours Innovation GICAT #SouvTech – EUROSATORY 2026 Startup Competition is inviting startups to showcase bold and disruptive technologies for a chance to secure funding, proof-of-concept support, and long-term strategic partnerships.
The competition is focused on supporting innovative, practical, and scalable solutions developed by startups with proprietary technologies or solutions. The initiative aims to encourage disruptive innovation and help startups contribute to the development of future-ready technologies through strategic collaboration opportunities.
The Grand Winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of $10,000 along with up to $25,000 worth of Proof of Concept support. In addition to the funding, selected startups will have the opportunity to develop long-term strategic partnerships with the company.
The competition will take place in multiple phases. During the Application Phase, applicants must register on the platform and submit a 10-slide presentation in English in either PPT or PDF format. The presentation should include an introduction to the proposal, a business plan, and an implementation plan. Following the evaluation process, selected startups from each category will move to the Mentoring Phase, and the results will be announced on the specified date.
During the Mentoring Phase, shortlisted startups will be paired with mentors possessing relevant subject matter expertise from the company. The mentors will support startups in strengthening and refining their proposals. At the end of this phase, startups will submit a maximum 20-slide presentation in English in PPT or PDF format. Finalists selected from each category will then advance to the Final Event.
The Final Event will feature finalist startups pitching their solutions to the company’s expert panel consisting of executive and management-level personnel. Each startup will deliver a 10-minute pitch followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session. Results will be announced immediately after all presentations are completed.
To be eligible, startups must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and possess proprietary technology or solutions that align with the challenge categories. The competition is open to startups capable of presenting innovative solutions that are both practical and scalable.
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