APPLY TO AWARDS

Join the ranks of Europe’s elite startups who have won at The Europas. Since 2009, starting in a Soho pub in London, we’ve been identifying and celebrating Europe’s leading tech startups. Applications for 2023 are OPEN!

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO THE EUROPAS?

For our sector awards, startups with at least a seed round up to Series A funding can apply. If you do not have funding, and are bootstrapped, your startup must be earning revenues of at least $500,000 USD. Companies must be a tech startup with a product or service to sell. Startups must have product market fit and demonstrate early traction.

1. Category Sector Awards

Apply to Scaleup of the Year if you are Series B and up. For this award, we are looking for startups that have made the successful leap from an early startup to one that can show traction and growth.

2. Scaleup of the Year Award

Open to all startups and investors headquartered in Europe (including Israel and the Mediterranean basin).

3. Geographic Criteria

Final deadline is 17 September 2023. Remember to apply early to get the best application fee price. Application fees will rise according to this schedule:

> 5 July: £420 > 24 July: £445 > 30 August: £470 > 8 September: £495

4. Applications are now OPEN!

WHY APPLY TO THE EUROPAS?

Six great reasons to apply to The Europas today!

Hang out with
unicorns, before
they IPO. Meet the
most promising
startups in Europe.

1

All Star Jury panel comprised of the most prominent VCs in Europe.

2

Dealflow and
pipeline full of
future unicorns for
VCs and Investors.

3

Get an exclusive: learn first who are the 20 rising startups of Europe for 2023.

4

Brand activation and exposure to a community full of VIPs: from the founders to the VCs, to journalists and corporates. Network like a VIP.

5

20% of applicants are POC and 38% of applicants are women.

6

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