Judging Criteria
Problem and solution
What solution does your startup provide? How is your solution innovative?
Business model
How do you plan to make money? Is your business model viable?
Overall Pitch Performance
Clear, concise, convincing, engaging and passionate.
Persuasiveness
Would the jury be interested in knowing more about your project?
Benefits and competition
Describe your value proposition. How do you differentiate from your competitors?
Financing
What is your growth plan?
Team Chemistry
What skills does the founding team have?
How does it work?
How to show off your startup and take part in our exciting stage battle:
1.
Applications open.
Join us and expand your possibilities even further. Applications close on September 25 at noon.
2.
We will review all applications in collaboration with our key partners and select five finalists.
3.
Each finalist will get a free ticket to join the WMS and a high stand in our expo to present their company.
4.
Attract the attention of major decision makers, including companies, academics, policymakers and visionaries.
FAQs
Why should I participate in the Startup Stage Battle?
There are plenty of reasons why pitching at the WMS19 is a great idea for your business:
- Make the right connections: you will have access to leaders and decision-makers.
- Free exhibition space: as a finalist, you can promote your startup during the WMS19.
- Brand awareness: you will have exposure to media and journalists.
- Your pitch will be recorded, and the winner will be recognized during the WMS19.
What do I need to do to apply?
You'll need to head over to the online form and give us some details like your product description, the problem you're solving, and a description of your bigger picture and vision. You'll also need to upload your pitch deck and logo.
What happens if I’m selected?
The participants will have 3 minutes for the pitch plus 4 minutes to answer queries. Besides time onstage, you will get a free ticket to join the Wunder Mobility Summit as well as a high table in our expo to present your company.
How are the five finalist startups selected?
Applications are open till September 25 at noon. After that, we'll evaluate them with our jury. If you are a finalist, we'll get in touch with you by mid of October at the latest.
How much does it cost?
Selected startups will receive a free ticket to the Wunder Mobility Summit but will need to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.