Join the 6th edition of the challenge for a chance to get expert coaching, to participate at panel discussions and to pitch your idea in front of investors and seasoned founders at the Demo Day on November 5th, at the CEMS Career Forum in Barcelona (ESADE). Virtual participation is also possible.
Registrations are NOW CLOSED, sign up here to ATTEND the event!
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This challenge is for you if you are already running a startup with at least one CEMS student/alumni in your team and you are solving a real problem in a fast growing market
Application Opening
13th July
Application Deadline
7th September
Final Selection 10th September
Pitch Event5th November
(1) One page executive summary of your startup idea
(2) Investor pitch deck presentation with a maximum of 20 slides
(3) short pitch video (optional)
If you are building your pitch deck make sure to keep in mind the following aspects, as this is what the jury will be looking for:
Team
Personal and professional diversity, clear responsibilities, passion, motivation, know-how
Product / service
Feasibility, innovativeness, problem-solution fit, sustainable value creation
Market
Market size and dynamics, positioning, USP, sustainable competitive advantage
Business model
Value proposition, customers, resources, cost & revenue structure
Traction
Achievements, pilot customers, partners
Check out this guide if you need some help in structuring your pitch
Watch the “Startup Challenge Stories of Success” recording to hear two winners of previous editions of the Startup Challenge present their entrepreneurial journeys and answer all your questions.
Jana Schellong (@Beams) and Henry Hooper (@Metarina)
The annual CEMS Start-Up Challenge has been organized by CEMS Entrepreneurs the last 9th November as part of the Career Forum. Building on the success of the previous years, this event offered students the opportunity to work closely with experienced mentors to develop their ideas and learn more about developing a business.
