We are thrilled to announce that applications for this year's Pitch Competition at the FutureTravel Summit are officially open! The fourth edition of the FutureTravel Summit will be held in Barcelona on November 28th, gathering approximately 450 travel innovators, startups, investors, industry leaders, and influencers from across the globe. Set against the backdrop of Barcelona, renowned for its rich travel and tourism heritage, this summit provides a premier platform for travel professionals to convene, share insights, discuss business strategies, and explore the latest global trends shaping the travel industry.
The Pitch Competition This competition presents an exceptional opportunity for early-stage travel startups looking to leave a significant mark in the travel and hospitality sectors. Participants will showcase their innovative solutions and ideas before a distinguished panel of venture capital investors, industry leaders, and influential figures within the travel industry.
We are seeking applications from 10 early-stage startups that meet the following criteria:
Does this sound like your startup? Don’t miss the chance to elevate your travel startup to new heights. Submit your application here by July 20th, 2024.
What’s in it for You? In addition to invaluable exposure and feedback from industry experts, the winning startup team will receive a prize package valued at approximately €330K, including:
The winning startup will also be prominently featured in the FutureTravel Newsletter and highlighted across EU-Startups and other leading publications.
The Jury Participants will receive invaluable feedback from a distinguished jury comprising renowned venture capital investors such as:
Participating in this competition provides startups with a unique opportunity to gain insights and mentorship from leading figures in the venture capital community, essential for refining business strategies and achieving significant growth!
For further details and to submit your application, visit here.
The Pitch Competition This competition presents an exceptional opportunity for early-stage travel startups looking to leave a significant mark in the travel and hospitality sectors. Participants will showcase their innovative solutions and ideas before a distinguished panel of venture capital investors, industry leaders, and influential figures within the travel industry.
We are seeking applications from 10 early-stage startups that meet the following criteria:
- Focus on travel and/or hospitality
- Pre-seed or seed stage
- Founded within the last 3 years
Does this sound like your startup? Don’t miss the chance to elevate your travel startup to new heights. Submit your application here by July 20th, 2024.
What’s in it for You? In addition to invaluable exposure and feedback from industry experts, the winning startup team will receive a prize package valued at approximately €330K, including:
- Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, along with 1 year of free Google Workspace and dedicated support
- €9.9k in credits for an explainer video maker account from simpleshow
- €2k worth Exhibition Booth at the EU-Startups Summit 2025, including 3 event tickets
- €2.2k for a 1-year Guru Plan on SEMrush, offering access to their SEO and online visibility management platform
The winning startup will also be prominently featured in the FutureTravel Newsletter and highlighted across EU-Startups and other leading publications.
The Jury Participants will receive invaluable feedback from a distinguished jury comprising renowned venture capital investors such as:
- Ludger Kübel-Sorger, ROCH Ventures
- Jose Gaytan de Ayala, Kinnevik
- Virginia Bassano, Eight Roads
Participating in this competition provides startups with a unique opportunity to gain insights and mentorship from leading figures in the venture capital community, essential for refining business strategies and achieving significant growth!
For further details and to submit your application, visit here.