Align with groundbreaking innovations on the gleaming edge of travel tech
In its third year, the Global Startup Pitch leverages the expertise of WiT, Phocuswright, PhocusWire and industry partners to surface the most innovative technologies impacting travel today.
Welcoming both travel and non-travel startups who believe their businesses have application in the travel industry, we aim to uncover gems representing the different sectors of travel, from these regions across the world – Asia/Pacific, Middle East/Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Whether you’re a tech startup in hospitality, transportation, tours & activities, B2B or B2C, AI, data or sustainability, this is your opportunity to gain access to a top-class network of judges, as well as data, insight, and exposure to investors and partners, and build relationships within the industry.
The Global Startup Pitch Competition is part of our ongoing commitment to cultivating innovation including our WiT Bootcamps, Phocuswright Startup Program, Hot25 Startups, Launch, and an industry-driving global network of leaders on the gleaming edge of innovation.
Entries are free
Submission deadline: May 17, 2024
HERE'S HOW IT WILL RUN
Step 1
We will submit entries to the collective audience of the Northstar Travel Technology Group for voting. This includes WiT, Phocuswright, Phocuswire and the Travel Technology Show. We will then convene a panel of judges to help us get to the shortlist, 8 per funding level.
Step 2
In August, we will run a Virtual Live Semi-Finals in which 16 shortlisted startups will pitch to our judges, who will help us select the Finalists.
Step 3
The Finalists will compete in the Grand Finals at WiT Singapore, October 14-16.
Step 4
Winners will win an opportunity to present at the Phocuswright Conference in Arizona, November 19-21.
Entries are free
Submission deadline: May 17, 2024
Call For Entries:
Scaleups & Startups
The Global Startup Pitch 2024 is back and this year, we are refreshing the format with two key objectives – to recognise mid-scale startups and to discover seed stage, emerging companies.
Startup
Three to eight years and which have raised no more than US$10m
Seedup
Under three years and which have raised no more than US$5m
We are looking for startups across all the different categories of travel as well as general tech in these regions:
Asia/Pacific
Middle East/Africa
Europe
Americas
If you are not in travel but have a tech business that you believe has legs in this new age of travel, we want to hear from you.
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Entries are free
Submission deadline: May 17, 2024
WHY APPLY?
Access to a top-class network of judges, as well as data, insight, and exposure to investors and partners
Exposure and coverage across Phocuswright, PhocusWire and Web in Travel
Opportunity to win complimentary tickets to attend WiT Singapore and The Phocuswright Conference
Opportunity to pitch at WiT Singapore and win a spotlight presentation during The Phocuswright Conference
Meet industry leaders, executives and startups
Entries are free
Submission deadline: May 17, 2024
PAST WINNERS
REGISTER
SEMIFINALS
AUG 2024
VIRTUAL
Shortlisted Startups will compete to advance to the Grand Finals.
Registration is free
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
GRAND FINALS
OCT 14–16, 2024
PHYSICAL
Finalists will compete at WiT Singapore. One will be selected as the Global Startup of the Year and granted a presentation during The Phocuswright Conference.
Registration fees apply
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STAGE TIME
NOV 19–21, 2024
PHYSICAL
A spotlight presentation during The Phocuswright Conference in Florida.
