World Startup Fest

The finale of the competition is coming back in June 2023, on the WMF Mainstage. 6 finalist startups from around the world will compete for the awards in front of an audience of international jurors, insiders and market players, and the whole WMF audience: only one will gain the victory. The prize pool in past editions has reached a total value of more than 3.3 million euros. Want to compete in one of the main international startup competitions in Europe? Apply now

World Startup Fest 2023 will be an unparalleled occasion for startups to gain visibility and get in touch with VC, investors, and delegations from foreign countries, and at the same time will be an unmatched opportunity for investors to meet innovative and highly qualified projects to foster and invest in. Stay in the loop on all the meeting opportunities and take part in the b2b activities by filling in the form.

The exhibition floor where startups from all over the world will be able to showcase their projects and products to investors, incubators and leading international players, all the while collecting highly profiled leads. More than 1,000 startups from around the world have already joined the WMF in the past edition. The Startup District will grant renewed and new visibility for your startup, business, and networking opportunities, both onsite and online on the interactive platform wmf.ibrida.io. Secure your stand on offer before March 23rd.

A dedicated space on the Mainstage for scaleups from around the world. Following on the success of past editions that featured on the Mainstage scaleups such as Roboze, Sumup, FoodPanda, PatchAI, Bidroom, Content Square, and Revolut, WMF has reopened the call. The 3 scaleups selected by the WMF innovation team will have the opportunity to present their case study through pitches and open debates within a live round table on the Festival Mainstage, both onsite and online. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity for your scaleup.

This year WMF welcomes the Call for investors: an opportunity for investors, venture capitals, and investment funds to access the network of WMF innovation players, and connect with the many international startups attending WMF every yeas. Check out the dedicated page and fill out the form to apply to the Call for investors.

Each year on the WMF Mainstage, realities, professionals, and personalities who have distinguished themselves in the field of digital and social innovation are acknowledged with an award. Among them, "The Bests who Invest" award will be introduced in the next edition, addressing the investors or investment funds empowering the communities and producing a collective value with their endeavor. Fill out the form on the dedicated page to nominate your reality.

Internationally renowned personalities and speakers from the innovation industry and entrepreneurship bring their unique experiences and insights to the Mainstage and the other WMF stages during every edition. Among the +700 speakers and guests in 2022 were Italian scientist and inventor Federico Faggin, the android Robot Sophia, and Alex Wilson of Gravity Industries, who performed an astonishing flight with the Gravity jet suit developed in Italy. Want to walk the Mainstage of WMF 2023 with your unique speech?

An entire space dedicated to showcasing the international startup ecosystem and boosting the entrepreneurship culture. The Startup Stage features pitch sessions from selected international startups, and the Startup Showcase offers startups the possibility to illustrate their business project and services to an audience of investors and leading global players. The Export Stage will be discussing internationalization perspectives and possibilities for startup. Fill out the form, and bring your startup to the stage.

Within the World Startup Fest, you will have the opportunity to hold a fully customized branded event: vertical calls, hackathons, competitions, and educational or networking activities. Endless possibilities to boost your company's visibility and cater to your business needs. Want to know more? Get in touch with us: together we will design your tailored event at WMF 2023.