World Pitch Contest

SaaS/AI Edition
Can you deliver a rocking pitch? Looking for ways to boost your start-up? Think your idea can help to change the world? Then read on!
World Pitch Contest

WHY THE WORLD PITCH CONTEST?

A Contest to Boost Innovators and Disruptive Thinkers!

We believe what entrepreneurs need most is practice, mentoring, and opportunity.

You have a disruptive idea, top-flight pitching skills and a convincing value proposition? That's what it'll take you to win.

You're up to the task? Great! B2B Rocks and partners will make sure you get lots of visibility with investors... plus valuable prizes! 
PRIZES

50 Semi-Finalists. 10 Finalists. 
1 Winner.

All 50 semi-finalists will receive 3 free tickets to attend B2B Rocks 🎟️ and visibility as competitors in the B2B Rocks World Pitch Contest!

The 10 finalists will each get a prize package valued at €6,000, including:
  • Previous benefits, plus
  • 1 Booth,
  • 1 Pitching slot.

The Winner will receive a prize package valued at $150,000, including:
  • Previous benefits, plus
  • Pre-arranged meetings to pitch investors & journalists
  • Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub supports startups by offering up to $150,000 in Azure cloud credits, expert mentorship, and free collaboration and development tools (Microsoft 365, GitHub, LinkedIn, OpenAI) to accelerate their growth.
ELIGIBILITY

Talented and Determined SaaS Founders in AI.

B2B Rocks World Pitch Contest is open to all legally established startups regardless of their:

Development progress: idea, prototype, users, or paying users stage.

Stage: Angel, Pre-seed, Seed, or Series A - With a maximum age of 5 years.

Industry focus: SaaS, Enterprise Software, Business Solutions, Cloud or B2B Solutions -- whether an AI-first startup or B2B SaaS startup that has integrated AI.

Location: anywhere in the world.

Revenue: with a maximum ARR of €5M.

THE FINALISTS

beink
chainfuse
crono
metagora
outfindo
pinmy
pitch
quicklegal
salesforge
sensia

THE JURY

François Kergaravat

François Kergaravat

Investor

IRIS

Johanna Diaz

Johanna Diaz

Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief

ActuIA

Ferdinand Dansard

Ferdinand Dansard

Investor

Earlybird VC

Solene Brebant

Solene Brebant

Investor

Balderton

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

French Tech Reporter

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PROCESS

How to Participate?
1️⃣ Apply by filling out the form.

2️⃣ Record your pitch in a video (max. 5 minutes), using our vertical or horizontal template.

3️⃣ Post your video on Linkedin, using the hashtags #B2BRocks2024 and #WPC2024.

️4️⃣ Invite as many people as possible to like your post to increase your chances of winning the World Pitch Contest.
AGENDA

Sept 3rd: World Pitch Contest Application Deadline.

Sept 5th: 50 Semi-Finalists Announced.

Sept 10th: Last day for Semi-Finalists to submit a Pitch video and Get a Public Vote.

Sept 12th: 10 Finalists Announced.

Sept 25th-26th: Finalists pitch and meet investors.

2024 PARTNERS

They support the next generation of AI SaaS leaders

PRIZE PARTNERS

B2B Rocks
Appvizer

SPECIAL PARTNERS

Sesamers
ActuIA
Allied for Startups
Balderton
earlybird
Iris
notion
Startup Cyprus
Startup Lithuania
W11 ventures