Here at EMERGE we help startups scale globally and connect with the right people to accelerate their business. This year we welcome startups that are solving a global problem and are originally from across CEE, the Balkans, Turkey, MENA & Central Asia.
EMERGE STARTUPS
OVER
25 000 000
Worth of investments raised
We are proud of our EMERGE startups success cases. Check out some of our recent deals
Angeldesk
1.3M
Angeldesk
900k
Angelsband
120k
Freedom Holding Corp
1m
joint investment
300k
Opportunities for startups at EMERGE 2023
Pitching competition for early stage and growth startups with a global product vision.
*Applicable only for EMERGE STARTUP ticket holders
EMERGE CHALLENGE 2023 prize will be revealed soon.
*Applicable only for EMERGE STARTUP ticket holders
EMERGE CHALLENGE 2023 prize will be revealed soon.
EMERGE CHALLENGE
SELECTION PROCESS
SELECTION CRITERIA
1
FILL IN THE STARTUP FORM (WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TILL 22 MARCH)
2
This is the form for ALL startups at EMERGE that we distribute to our investors
¼ EMERGE CHALLENGE
3
Online pitch competition with EMERGE investors/experts
½ EMERGE CHALLENGE
4
Offline pitching by industry tracks at EMERGE conference in Istanbul
EMERGE CHALLENGE FINALS
5
Choosing winners from semifinals
✓
WORKING PROTOTYPE
EARLY PROOF OF DEMAND
✓
First traction (users/clients)
GLOBAL VISION
✓
Scalable to many geographics
UP TO CERTAIN GROWTH
✓
Pre-seed to series A stage, up to 5 years since incorporation
For deeptech/hardware startups only
DEADLINE TO FILL IN THE STARTUP FORM:
MARCH, 22
MARCH, 22
*Applicable only for EMERGE STARTUP ticket holders
STARTUP ALLEY
DEADLINE TO FILL IN THE STARTUP FORM:
22 MARCH
22 MARCH
Startup Alley - startup expo with an opportunity to meet potential clients, partners, media, and of course investors, as well as recruit new team members. Startup Alley at EMERGE will be a home for 150+ startups for two conference days.
All Startups who got confirmation of eligibility after going through the application process will be able to showcase their products during 1 conference day — on 30 or 31 May. You'll get your stand number and the day of exposition before the event.
All Startups who got confirmation of eligibility after going through the application process will be able to showcase their products during 1 conference day — on 30 or 31 May. You'll get your stand number and the day of exposition before the event.
*Applicable only for EMERGE STARTUP ticket holders
MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
DEADLINE TO FILL IN THE STARTUP FORM:
22 MARCH
22 MARCH
Prior to the conference all EMERGE startups will have a chance to get advice and feedback from EMERGE mentors. The mentorship sessions will be held online.
We carefully select mentors focusing on what specific advice they can give to startups. It's a good chance for you to dive with an expert into particular pain points, learn how to develop business from a new perspective, and find new areas for growth.
We carefully select mentors focusing on what specific advice they can give to startups. It's a good chance for you to dive with an expert into particular pain points, learn how to develop business from a new perspective, and find new areas for growth.
It’s free for startups to be featured in the report.
EMERGE 100 Report
SELECTION CRITERIA
✓
WORKING PROTOTYPE
EARLY PROOF OF DEMAND
✓
First traction (users/clients)
GLOBAL VISION
✓
Scalable to many geographics
UP TO CERTAIN GROWTH
✓
Pre-seed to series A stage, up to 5 years since incorporation
For deeptech/hardware startups only
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
MARCH, 31
MARCH, 31
EMERGE 100 Report is an annual long list featuring 100 emerging and growing startups with global vision that are originally from the New East (CEE, the Balkans, Türkiye, MENA & Central Asia). The goal is to gather truly exceptional startups from the region and present them to the global community.
Startups are selected by the internal EMERGE team together with our network of experts. To apply please fill the REPORT Application Form
Startups are selected by the internal EMERGE team together with our network of experts. To apply please fill the REPORT Application Form
EMERGE U
Free online bootcamp for startups that want to stay local but go global.
We are preparing for you an intensive program with awesome experts in various fields from investing millions in startups to public speaking professionally. Stay tuned, invite mates and get ready!
The full agenda and dates of EMERGE U will be revealed soon.
We are preparing for you an intensive program with awesome experts in various fields from investing millions in startups to public speaking professionally. Stay tuned, invite mates and get ready!
The full agenda and dates of EMERGE U will be revealed soon.
