Applications are open for the Tectonic 2026 Pitching Competition.  

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Applications are now open for the Tectonic Pitching Competition 2026.

On 21 October 2026, Tectonic will bring together Europe’s leading founders, investors and innovation leaders in Ghent. Thirty selected startups will pitch live in front of more than 400 investors, business angels and key decision-makers from across the European tech ecosystem.

The competition is organised across three dedicated tracks:

• Hardware (powered by ETH Zürich)
• AI / SaaS (powered by imec.istart)
• Impact (powered by Norrsken Evolve)

One overall winner will receive a €300,000 investment backed by investment partners 100IN, Baseline and ScaleFund. Finalists will also gain valuable exposure, expert feedback and the opportunity to connect with leading investors and ecosystem players.

To apply, your startup must:

• be based in Europe;
• have been founded in 2022 or later;
• have raised less than €2 million in equity funding;
• operate in any industry.

Think your startup has what it takes? Submit your application until September 7th 2026