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STARTUP COMPETITION

Pitch. Get Seen. Win.

We’re inviting the most promising early-stage startups in Conversational & Agentic AI to take the stage at Chatbot Summit.

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If you’re building the next generation of AI-powered products - from autonomous agents and conversational platforms to enterprise AI systems - this is your opportunity to pitch in front of enterprise leaders, AI practitioners, investors, and partners.

🌍 Why Join the Startup Competition?

Selected startups will receive:

🎤 A live on-stage pitch at Chatbot Summit
👀 Visibility with enterprise decision-makers and AI leaders
🤝 Exposure to potential customers, partners, and investors
🏆 Recognition from an expert jury

🔍 Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for startups that:

  • Build Conversational AI, Agentic AI, or autonomous AI systems

  • Solve real business problems with AI

  • Have a clear product vision and business model

  • Are ready to pitch live on stage

  • Want meaningful exposure to the enterprise AI ecosystem

✅ Startup Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Chatbot Summit Startup Competition, startups must meet the following criteria:

  • Funding stage: Bootstrapped, self-funded, or venture-backed up to Series A (including Pre-Seed and Seed)

  • Founded: Between 2019 and 2025

  • Company size: Fewer than 100 employees

  • Product focus: Conversational AI, Agentic AI, Autonomous Systems, or AI-powered enterprise products

  • Stage: From MVP to early commercial traction

  • Availability: Able to attend and pitch in person at Chatbot Summit

🧠 What the Jury Will Evaluate?

Applications will be reviewed based on:

  • Innovation & technical differentiation

  • Use of Conversational / Agentic AI

  • Market relevance & clarity of problem

  • Business model & early traction

  • Pitch quality & long-term vision

📝 How to Apply?

1️⃣ Fill out the startup application form - Share key details about your product, traction, and vision.

2️⃣ Jury review - Our expert jury reviews all applications.

3️⃣ Pitch live at Chatbot Summit - Five startups will be selected to pitch live on stage.

👉 Apply now - spots are limited

🗓 Startup Competition Timeline

📝 Applications Open - January 1

⏳ Application Deadline - February 20

🔍 Jury Review Period - February 21 – March 3

📣 Shortlisted Startups Notified - March 4
🎤 Pitch Preparation & Check-ins - March 5 – March 24

🎤 Live Pitch at Chatbot Summit - March 25

🏆 Winner Announcement - Live on stage - March 25

🎤 Pitch Format

⏱ 2–3 minute live pitch

❓ Short jury Q&A

🎥 Optional slides or product demo

🏆 Winner announced live on stage

Final pitch guidelines will be shared with selected startups.

❓ Questions?

APPLICATION FORM

Applicant Role / Relationship to the Startup
Founder / Co-founder
Employee / Team member
Advisor
Other
Number of Employees
Product Stage
Is your product live today?
Yes
No
Who are your target customers? (ICP)
Primary industries you serve
Current traction
Pre-revenue
€0 - 50K ARR
€50K - €250K ARR
€250K+ ARR
Funding Stage
Bootstrapped / Self-funded
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Total funding raised
€0
< €500K
€500K - €2M
€2M - €5M
€5M+
Are you able to attend and pitch in person at Chatbot Summit on March 25?
Are you interested in startup-friendly exhibition opportunities?
Chatbot Summit does not cover travel or accommodation costs. Do you still want to submit your application?

 PAST JUDGES

Leonid Mishkind

SVP Content Developer
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Alexander Schmitt

Head of Speech Technology #HeyMercedes
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Arjun Patel

Director of Product
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Michael Fertik

Founder, Heroic Ventures & Reputation.com
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Toni Kitaka

Conversational AI Product Lead
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