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NEXTGEM 2023 is an opportunity to accelerate the growth of your startup. Pitch in front of a live audience of investors!
TOP 10 Pitches on stage in front of investors and jury
Winner pitches on main stage during closing ceremony
Win tickets to Slush Helsinki
14:00 - 15:00 12th Oct Founders stage
BYND HardTech
As Voxdale, we're on a mission, with the support of Leuven Slush'D, to invigorate Belgium's hardware startup scene. We're providing HardTech startups with a prominent stage to pitch their innovative ideas to a jury, as well as an audience of investors and like-minded enthusiasts.
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15:30 - 16:30 12th Oct Founders stage
NextGEM 2023
Join us for the ultimate startup pitch competition where 10 dynamic ventures compete for the prestigious Slush Helsinki prize. Witness groundbreaking ideas, connect with industry leaders, and be part of the entrepreneurial revolution. Save the date and secure your spot—it's an event you can't afford to miss!
In this innovative competition, investors step into the spotlight, taking on a role typically reserved for startups. They have the opportunity to pitch their ideas, strategies, and insights to a receptive audience of entrepreneurs. This refreshing twist on traditional pitching creates a dynamic exchange of ideas, fostering valuable connections and collaborations within the startup ecosystem.
The startup event Slush, often referred to as the "Tomorrowland of startup festivals," is coming to Belgium in the form of Leuven Slush'D, and we are organizing the pitch battle for student- and PhD startups from all over Europe.
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