The Next Web (TNW) Conference, one of Europe’s leading tech festivals and subsidiary of the Financial Times, and Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world’s largest startup ecosystem for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges, are excited to announce their program partnership. The TNW Conference, a two-day technology event where industry leaders and tech enthusiasts alike come together to explore how tech will help us reclaim the future, takes place June 20–21, 2024.
Startups aligned with the following themes with at least a minimum viable product are welcome to apply (see Official Rules):
- Opportunity to connect with VCs for mentoring and potential funding
- Global visibility, recognition, and industry exposure
- Network with industry leaders for potential business development and collaboration
- Accelerate your business and build partnerships
- Application deadline: April 22, 2024 (11:59 PM PST)
- Finalists notified: May 23, 2024
- Finalist announcement: May 28, 2024
- Startup Competition Finale & Winner announcement: June 20, 2024
TNW Conference and XTC’s partnership is an alignment of their shared visions to connect startup ecosystems around the world to address the toughest global challenges through tech innovation and entrepreneurship. TNW Conference tickets are available now.
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Founded in 2015 by legendary Silicon Valley venture capitalists Young Sohn and Bill Tai, XTC is the world’s largest platform to accelerate startups addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through its startup competitions, innovation programming and panel discussions at leading tech conferences, bespoke workshops, community building and networking events, XTC provides exceptional founders the potential for global visibility, venture investment, corporate collaborations, and world-class mentorship. Since 2015, XTC finalists have raised $4B+ in investment capital.
TNW Conference is a vibrant hub that draws over 10,000 in-person attendees and a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, providing an unparalleled opportunity for startups to gain exposure, connect with potential partners, and secure funding to propel their ventures to new heights. Their mission is to inform and connect tech with present and future challenges to build towards a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future.
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