The Challenge gives 75–100 selected deep tech startups the possibility to meet 1:1 with 150+ investors and 150+ executives from corporations and companies across the CEE region. Selected startups receive a Startup Premium ticket to the Summit, access to the event matchmaking app, and cash prizes of €5,000 / €3,000 / €1,000.

Past editions brought together investors such as COBIN Angels, Aegis Capital, Balnord and N50, and corporates including PZU, Orange Polska, Infineon Technologies, Grupa Azoty and Lufthansa.

Applications close July 10, 2026, 23:59 CET.