Seedstars World is a part of the Swiss group Seedstars and runs the global startup competition covering 65+ emerging and developing markets. Seedstars mission is to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through the promotion and investment in entrepreneurship and technology.
LOCAL COMPETITIONS:
Seedstarts organizes 65+ local competitions to identify the best seed-stage startups. In addition to having the top startups pitching, Seedstart events are filled with disruptive tech, inspirational discussions, networking sessions and one flight ticket for the winner to come to the Seedstars Summit.
REGIONAL SUMMITS
Seedstars manages 5 Regional Summits. These summits bring all regional Seedstars winners as well as speakers, investors, corporates, incubators, accelerators, governments and relevant stakeholders to one city to build bridges between regional ecosystems and discuss regional challenges.
SEEDSTARS SUMMIT
Seedstars culminates with the Seedstars Summit in Switzerland, an exciting event filled with breakout sessions, panel discussions, specialized workshops and the best minds from emerging markets. At the Seedstars Summit local winners compete to be crowned the Seedstars World Global Winner.
BENEFITS:
Equity Investment
Seedstars offers a grand prize package consisting of up to $ 1 Million in equity investment and more in cash and in-kind prizes. As a successful applicant you will be exposed to VCs, corporates and angels searching for investment opportunities.
Coverage & Prestige
All Seedstars World events are heavily covered by local and international press with around 500 articles on us last year. Represent your country at the worldwide Seedstars Summit in front of an international audience.
Partnerships & Family
Join the close knit Seedstars Family of talented entrepreneurs in 65+ countries. Find potential partners and business opportunities through the community and at the various events.
Learn & Grow
Seedstars hand pick top-quality mentors from all over the world with experience in relevant industries. Benefit from the knowledge of corporate leaders, serial entrepreneurs, accelerator directors and investors.
For more information and submission guidelines please visit http://www.seedstarsworld.com/competition/how-it-works/