GENERAL TRACK
STARTUP
COMPETITION 2020
ENERGY TRACK
MARITIME TRACK
Applications Period:
Nov. 15 2019 – Jan. 5 2020
General track
The “General Track” attracts a diverse array of technology driven innovative ventures. Past participants were ventures focusing in biotech and life sciences, hardware, software, web applications, internet of things, nanotechnology, telecommunications and more…
Energy track
The “Energy Track” attracts technology driven ventures that focus in the energy sector. Looking for innovative products and services including decarbonisation technologies in oil refineries, digitalisation in refining, next generation biofuels, energy storage, renewable energy sources, alternative liquid fuels for lower GHG emissions and electromobility. This track runs for the second year exclusively sponsored by Hellenic Petroleum.
Maritime Track
The ‘Maritime Track’ attracts technology driven ventures that focus in the maritime sector. Looking for innovative products and services including AI and big data applications, shipping and port-call optimization tools, data sharing and data transparency platforms, blockchain applications in supply chain and logistics, technologies for a sustainable ocean and more.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Greece is a chapter of a global entrepreneurial network inspired by and affiliated with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), one of the world’s top technology universities. The MITEF Greece Startup Competition, our flagship program which has successfully been running for the past five consecutive years, is designed to help early stage entrepreneurs transform their ideas into world changing companies, faster and smarter.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to grow their business skills and global network through carefully designed workshops, mentoring and other events. Entrepreneurs who successfully complete the program will be able to take their venture to the next level!
The program includes 3 different tracks. Entrepreneurs should find and apply to the track that fits the vertical market they target.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
- November 15
Applications Open
Applications Open
November 15, 2019Open the online competition platform (open submissions)
- January 5
Applications Close
Applications Close
January 5, 2020Close the online competition platform (close submissions)
- January 18
1st Round Judging Completed
1st Round Judging Completed
January 18, 2020 - January 22
Semifinalists Announced
Semifinalists Announced
January 22, 2020 - February 6
Welcome Event for Semifinalists
Welcome Event for Semifinalists
February 6, 2020 - February 7
Workshops Commencement
Workshops Commencement
February 7, 2020 - March 19
Perfect Pitch Night
Perfect Pitch Night
March 19, 2020 - June 18
Final Judging & Awards Ceremony
Final Judging & Awards Ceremony
June 18, 2020
WHY JOIN US?
TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS
Three different tracks: General, Energy and Maritime. Benefit from top tier mentorship, coaching, media exposure and unique networking opportunities. Receive awards and global visibility.
INVESTORS
Engage with the best technology driven ventures. Go beyond the buzzwords; understand the emerging technology landscape and the investment opportunities.
SPONSORS
Join our network of sponsors who are recognized leaders in their respective fields, dedicated to supporting and promoting technology driven entrepreneurship.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
01.
Grow your business skills, refine your value proposition and prepare your pitch for the global markets
02.
Connect to a global network of domain experts, business executives, entrepreneurs and investors
03.
Gain global visibility and accreditation
04.
Receive practical knowledge through hands-on workshops and mentoring
05.
Win cash & in-kind awards
06.
Be part of the MITEF Alumni Network and our international events
PAST EVENTS
20 min
Web conferencing details provided upon confirmation.
Do you consider applying for the MITEF Greece Startup Competition 2020?
WINNERS 2019
SUPPORTERS
