Pitch your idea and win a real investment

We're putting the spotlight on female-led start-ups this time. Be the one to convince the judges and take the money home.
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What's in it for you?

What you can count on

Of course, there's being the winner -- but you can expect so much more, even if our judges do not pick you.

real Investments

Each of our judges wants to invest €25,000. Convince them and take the money home.

Workplaces in the allygatr Office Berlin

Take advantage of the modern working environment and the dynamic community.

#hrtechallyance membership

Get access to the largest network of industry experts and resources.

Pitch deck and pitch coaching

Optimize your presentation and communication skills with professional support.

100 HR experts on site

Benefit from a direct exchange with leading industry experts.

Contact with investors

Build relationships with potential investors and secure financing opportunities.

social media reach

Benefit from a total reach of over 100K followers and increase your visibility.

press presence

Secure placements in the press and strengthen your professional profile.
Webinars galore

wait, there's more

Even if you do not make it to the finalists, you will still get something out of it. Why? Because we want to support start-ups.

pitch deck webinar

Grace Accelerator will host a webinar and teach you what you absolutely need to include in your pitch deck, what can be left out and how to structure it.

how to talk to investors

Nervous to pitch in front of investors? Don't be. You'll be part of a live webinar on how to actually talk with investors - big or small, famous or not.
Terms of Participation

The Requirements

Because we know you're eager to pitch.
The team composition
Since the focus for this edition is on female founders, you need to have at least one female identifying (Co-)Founder on your team.

Be aware if you are not based in Europe: Due to regulatory guidelines, it may be that not all of our investors can invest globally. We will update this section as soon as possible to inform you of the current status of international investments.
The deadline
The start of the application period is on 01.07.24; the end is 11.08.24. On the 30.08.24, we will let you know if you are part of the Top Ten. The event itself is on 26.09.2024 in Berlin. If you make it to the finalists, you will also have a pitch workshop with Grace Accelerator the day before, so be sure to make time.
The application
You need to include your pitch deck as a PDF-file. Additionally, we need a short (2 minute) video of the founders, where you present yourself and outline your motivation.
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Pitch Training by Professionals

5 pitches, 5 judges, 1 winner

And you won't be unprepared: On the 25th September, the day before, all teams will have a pitch training with the experts from Grace Accelerator. Tweak your pitch deck, optimize your presentation and get on stage totally confident and ready to wow our judges.

Apply now

Get your pitch deck ready, grab your co-founders and prepare your elevator pitches.

You don't meet the requirements, but still want to be there?

No need to worry: We have a limited amount of tickets for viewers available. Get yours now before they sell out!