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In 2022, 17,892 startups applied to our startup programme, ALPHA, and 2,296 of these startups were eventually selected to join us in Lisbon.
Our startups programme is an opportunity for growing businesses to get their name out there, meet with investors and potential customers, and learn from other companies.
We have plenty of material on how to apply for ALPHA, but here let’s explore how our startups team selects successful applicants.
The first step for any startup is to apply for ALPHA on our website, here. Once you have applied, a member of our startups team will reach out to you to discuss your company and decide which category of startup fits best for you.
These categories are:
Each startup receives a score out of a hundred, based on the following criteria.
We’ll take a look at how many competitors are working on similar products. We’ll also consider whether you’re operating in a growing sector, and whether you’re targeting a single country or developing a global product.
We want you to maximise your impact at Web Summit. We’ll consider how relevant your product is to our attendees, how well your startup fits with the various industries touching tech, and whether your team has any proactive ideas of how to engage Web Summit attendees.
We’ll rank your product depending on the stage of development you’re at. We’ll be thinking about whether you have a working prototype, and how many existing users you have. We also consider the expertise on your team, how many employees your company has, and your level of experience in your industry.
Finally, we’ll judge you on your overall pitch to make sure you’re ready to work the crowd at Web Summit.
Successful applicants have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
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