EBC Startup Battle 2023: Applications Are Now Open

EBC Startup Battle is looking for the best 50 Europe-based crypto and blockchain startups to pitch on-stage during European Blockchain Convention 9. All founders can bring their team to the event for FREE and win prizes to expand their business.
Startup battle 2023

The European Blockchain Convention is organizing the EBC Startup Battle in Barcelona this October, and we want YOU to be part of it. We’re on the hunt for the best 50 early-stage founders to take the stage at our Startup Battle.

This is where innovation meets opportunity.

What is the EBC Startup Battle?

The EBC Startup Battle is the startup competition, part of the 9th European Blockchain Convention, that will take place on October 24-26 in Barcelona.

Drawing from 6 years of experience in bringing together blockchain and Web3 enthusiasts across Europe, we hope to give early-stage startups more opportunities to shine and expand their business while forging connections with our network of investor partners.

The 50 startup finalists will pitch their game-changing ideas to a crowd of investors and 5,000 attendees. Each team will receive 4 FREE General Passes to join the event. The company’s logo and information will also be listed on the EBC website for some killer exposure.

The jury members will select one winning startup, who will walk away with some seriously sweet sponsor perks and diverse marketing opportunities.

European Blockchain Convention Startup Battle winner prizes
Prizes for the Top 50 Startups and Startup Battle Winner!

How to join the EBC Startup Battle?

The process is simple. Just apply here.

Companies that fit our Startup Battle profile should:

  • Startups must not have raised Series A funding
  • Total funding raised must be less than €8M
  • Startups must be founded in 2018 and onwards
  • Startups must have at least an MVP (minimal viable product)
  • Startups must be related to the Blockchain, crypto, Web3, NFTs, or Metaverse industry
  • Startups must be based in Europe
  • Startups must be a game changer in their vertical

💡 Make sure to include your previous pitch video to increase your chance of being selected 💡

It can be you this year to win the prizes and the confetti!

Is it Free to Apply?

It’s 100% free to apply and participate. EBC does NOT require any equity from any contestants or the winner. 

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So, if you’re ready to seize the stage, get your game-changing ideas out there, and make connections that could change your business trajectory, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

Join the EBC Startup battle today!

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