01.02.25
Registration opening
10.04.25
End of registration and start of the judging process by sector (AI, Cyber, Fintech)
22.04.25
Notice to the companies participating in the competition regarding the 3 companies from each sector to the finals
Beginning of May
Preparatory meeting of all applicants for the final (preparation for the live pitch in english)
19.05.25
The finals will be held in Eilat
The Podium - Tech1 Startup Competition
The Tech1 conference will take place in Eilat, Israel, this coming fall (November 10-12) and will draw more than 2,000 tech leaders and 800 global companies, alongside startups and founders from all stages. Tech1 provides an opportunity to bring together experienced key players with emerging founders under the umbrella of the startup competition. The Podium aims to identify Early-Growth startups that can make it all the way.
Eligibility
Tech1 startup competition will point out startups with high potential to make an impact in the world, across three main areas: AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech. As an Early-Growth competition, submissions are open for startups with a minimum of $800k in ARR and under $2.5M in ARR. Registration for the competition has begun and will remain open until September 10th.
Competition structure
The competition will have a two-stage format:
Stage I (Asynchronous)
Applicants will be required to submit a 3-minute pitch video (via Loom or a similar platform) and provide key business metrics about their company. The pitch will be evaluated by a diverse committee of seasoned industry experts. The qualifiers to finals will be announced until Oct 1st.
Stage II (Live Finals)
The live finals will take place during the main Tech1 conference event. Finalists will present their pitches to the judges and a live audience.
Judging and Prizes
The podium is led by EY team as supervisors, and a partner from the firm serves as the head of the judges’ panel. The winning companies in each category will receive recognition, prizes, and/or other monetary equivalent awards, all of which will be announced to the finalists. These prizes aim to provide the winning startups with the resources and support to further accelerate their growth and impact.
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