Startup Call!
Finalists
Check out the company profiles of the 6 Startup-Call finalists and schedule a meeting with the representatives. They will pitch at 18:20 on October 24, 2024.
Call Process
Apply now until October 2nd 2024 -> prolonged deadline!
Attention retail startups:
Win the Retail Startup of the Year 2024 Award and get in direct contact with retail companies and investors.
Whether food, near-food or non-food. All retail-related applications are welcome.
Aim of the event:
Connecting innovative retail startups with domestic retail companies as well as the promotion of future-oriented innovations & technologies in retail.
Startup Pitch Application - until October 2nd
Apply now for a pitching slot at the European Retail Startup Night 2024 and present your startup to leading retail companies and investors. Apply latest by October 2nd and upload your pitch deck to b2match (within the registration process).
Jury decision - until October 11th
Prior to the event, a distinguished jury will select 6 startups to pitch live on stage at JO&JOE at IKEA Westbahnhof Vienna on October 24, 2024, in front of the 4 jurors. In beginning of October (latest on October 11th, 2024) we will inform you if the jury chose you to pitch on the event stage and inform you about the next steps.
These 6 finalists will receive an exclusive pitch coaching by Florian Kandler, the "Pitch Doktor" of the well-known Austrian Startup TV Show.
Live Pitching at European Retail Startup Night 2024 - October 24th
On this evening, the prestigious Retail Startup of the Year 2024 Award will be presented to three startups (1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place). Following the event, there will be extensive media coverage. Additionally, the startups will have the opportunity to win the following:
1st Place:
2 Skinnovation Tickets
10-hour consulting package from EY, customizable to specific needs
1 annual ticket of the Austrian retail association (Handelsverband) for Vienna & Gmunden
2nd Place:
1 Skinnovation Ticket (sponsored by aws)
1 annual ticket of the Austrian retail association (Handelsverband) for Vienna
3rd Place:
1 annual ticket of the Austrian retail association (Handelsverband) for Vienna
4th-6th Place:
1 pitch coaching session each by Pitch Doktor, Dr. Florian Kandler
Further details for the general event admission can be found at: Admission Criteria
