Pitch Your Startup at WaysConf 2026
Ways Startup Awards is a competition for early-stage startups. Apply with a simple form, get selected for the final, and pitch live in front of a jury and 1,600+ professionals.
A stage for startups, in front of the right audience
Early-stage startups pitch live during WaysConf 2026. The jury evaluates business potential, product innovation, and traction. Winners receive strategic, product, legal, promotional and mentoring support.
Apply
Short form + pitch deck + traction. ~5 minutes.
Selection
Finalists invited to pitch live at WaysConf.
Pitch at the final
Live on stage at Expo Kraków. Winners announced.
Why Apply
Pitching at Ways Startup Awards is more than a shot at the prizes — it's visibility, feedback and relationships that compound long after the conference ends.
Visibility in front of the community
Present your startup to product, design, tech and business professionals - your future users, clients and partners.
Validate with the right people
Direct feedback from experienced practitioners on your product, positioning and go-to-market direction.
Real growth support
Strategic, product, legal, promotional and mentoring support - built for early-stage teams.
Sharpen your pitch and story
Preparing forces clarity: a sharper value proposition and better readiness for investor conversations.
Build credibility
Finalist status, a live pitch or an award strengthens your brand and opens future conversations.
Partners, mentors, opportunities
Meet people who can support your next steps - introductions continue long after the conference.
Who can apply
Early-stage startups building a digital or tech-enabled product
Registered companies
All industries welcome
Małopolska region
What you can win
Strategic, product, legal, promotional and mentoring support -built around the real needs of early-stage teams.
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Competition partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit more than one topic?
Can I give a joint presentation with a co-speaker?
Will you help me improve my presentation?
Will I receive feedback if my submission is not accepted?
Can I submit a case study or workshop proposal instead of a talk?
How do I know if my topic is suitable for the conference?
What kinds of submissions are not accepted?
Ready to pitch your startup?
Applications close August 16. The form takes about 5 minutes.
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