Build the future
Grow your startup
French Tech Austin & Houston are back with the new edition of its startups’ challenge.
We bring together the best innovations to trigger positive changes in business, and imagine a better future to face current challenges.
Why apply?
- CONNECT with top executives, decision-makers, investors and institutions.
- PROPEL your business in the U.S. market & SHINE on the business local scene
- $20K total prize value
Startup Challenge
Submit your application to showcase your innovative solution & company
Pitch to a prestigious jury of top-level executives, decision-makers, investors & ecosystem
Take your startup to the next level & accelerate your growth to expand your business into the American market.
Who can apply?
– Motivated to develop the startup in the U.S market
– Be ready and available in early March for the Awards ceremony & the customized business program
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AWARD CATEGORY
The B.E.A. challenge celebrates excellence on innovative projects & companies.
The Startup Challenge will identify the most disruptive startup that contributes to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) includes:
- Good Health & Well-being
- Affordable & Clean Energy
- Industry, Innovation & Infrastructures
- Climate Action
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
This category includes all the value-added solutions to respond to the needs of our planet like: Medical Tech for the category Good Health, Green Energy for climate action or affordable clean energy…
WHAT YOU WIN
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We offer a fully customized prize to respond to the winner’s needs: Total value of $20K.
This package includes:
- A customized business program of 4 days to support the expansion of the startup in the U.S. market to connect with investors, partners, customers, local companies and key players.
- Access to one of the famous trade shows of your choice: Ceraweek or SXSW
- A Patron from a reputable company in the startup’s sector to boost its development
- A VIP awards ceremony to give visibility to decision-makers
- Visibility & Recognition to an outstanding jury, during the event, media coverage, and communication campaign (+12K people)
PROCESS & DEADLINES
- Deadline for applying the application: November 27th
- First round selection: December 7th
- Pitch of the candidates selected in front of the jury: December 8th
- Winner announcement: December 14th
- Awards Ceremony | Customized business program: Early March in Texas
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