The Best Startup Project provides a platform for ambitious startups to demonstrate market traction, attract strategic capital, and present their growth vision to leading innovation stakeholders.
Target Industries
• FinTech
• AI
• Enterprise
• Gamedev
• Edtech
• HealthTech
• GovTech
• DeepTech
• Logistics and Mobility
• Creative industry and Adtech
Eligibility Criteria
• Stage: Seed or Series A
• Traction: Must have users, sales traction, revenue, or signed commercial contracts.
• Team Size: 3–8 members.
Program Structure
• Application Categories: Applicants submit their applications in one of the 10 specified competition categories.
• Selection Process: The program involves a two-stage selection process, beginning with an online pre-selection based on applications, followed by a bootcamp and finals.
Funding and Awards
• Total Investment Pool: $2,500,000
• First Place: $125,000
• Second Place: $75,000
• Third Place: $50,000
Application Details
• Deadline: August 31, 2026
For more information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the President Tech Award website.