The NL Startup Competition is a regional event in the Netherlands aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Startups from various sectors can apply across four categories: Social, Energy & Environment, Digital, and Circular.
Participating startups have the chance to win €10,000 in prize money and up-to €12.000 worth of development packages. In addition, one of the 4 categories’ winners win an entry ticket to Top 250 Entrepreneurship World Cup. Participants will also gain access to exclusive rewards such as mentorship opportunities, networking with experts, and potential investor contacts.
Registrations are now closed for the NL Startup Competition 2025. Follow us to see who will be the finalists!
Once selected, participating startups will have the opportunity to present their pitches to a panel of judges and compete for the prize money. They will also gain access to the various rewards and benefits offered by the NL Startup Competition organizers. Details and briefing will follow.
The competition is open to startups based in the Netherlands, across all stages of development, that align with one of the four categories: Social, Energy & Environment, Digital, or Circular.
Winners are selected based on the strength of their pitches, the innovation and potential impact of their ideas, and their alignment with the respective category themes. Judges will evaluate each startup’s presentation and determine the winners accordingly.
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