Pitch Your Startup Globally and Win $20,000 at the GEF Competition

Secure a $20,000 Investment for Your Business or Idea at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival Pitch Competition!

Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Opportunity to Pitch at GEF

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur or start-up eager to showcase your vision on a global platform? Are you ready to secure the funding needed to elevate your business? This is your golden opportunity to bring your idea to life. Present your innovative solutions at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival Competition and gain exposure to a distinguished audience of over 100 business leaders, investors, and industry experts.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Global Entrepreneurship Festival Pitch Competition, you must:

• Be an early-stage entrepreneur.
• Have plans to export your products or services internationally.
• Have been operating your business for less than two years.
• Ensure only one representative pitches in person during the finals.

Please note these additional eligibility details:

• Submissions can be made by individuals or teams, but only one person is allowed to pitch per team.
• Each company may submit only one pitch for consideration.
• For the Grand Finale, the same representative who pitched during the semi-finals must pitch and answer questions from the judges.

Prizes and Benefits
$20,000 Up for Grabs at the GEF Pitch Competition

WINNER

• $20,000 in total
• $10,000 Cash Prize
• $10,000 worth of Business Packages, including Business Support, Branding, Mentorship, and Marketing

1ST RUNNER-UP

• $10,000 in total
• $5,000 Cash Prize
• $5,000 worth of Business Packages, including Business Support, Branding, Mentorship, and Marketing

2ND RUNNER-UP

• $5,000 in total
• $2,000 Cash Prize
• $3,000 worth of Business Packages, including Business Support, Branding, Mentorship, and Marketing

Application Stages

1. Submit Your Application: Interested entrepreneurs must complete the pitch application.
2. Screening: Applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
3. Demo Pitch Presentation: Create a 2-3 minute video showcasing your best business pitch.
4. Pitching: Applicants will present their business ideas to a panel of judges at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival.
5. Final Pitching: Finalists will pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and angel investors in the deal rooms.
6. Prize and Award Presentation: Winners will be announced and awarded live on stage at the prestigious Global Entrepreneurship Festival.