AI Startup Pitch Competition Warsaw – Apply by 10 Nov

2026-12-03 · 11:00:00 · Warsaw

Taking place at the HumanTech Summit 2026 in Warsaw, this competition features early-stage impact technology startups pitching live for awards and industry recognition.

HumanTech Startup Challenge 2026 is part of the HumanTech Summit 2026, inviting startups building technology with a positive impact on people, society, the economy, or the environment. Selected teams pitch live before an expert jury in Warsaw, competing for awards and recognition. The event is co-organized by HumanTech Center, SWPS University, and UN Global Compact Network Poland.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders of pre-seed and seed companies with at least a working prototype can participate if their product positively impacts society, people, the economy, or the environment. Applying requires being ready to pitch in person in English on 3 December 2026, with submissions due by 10 November.

What happens

Proceedings run from 11:00 to 13:00 on stage in Warsaw, where selected teams deliver live pitches directly to an expert jury. The two-hour slot concludes with the announcement of the pitch competition awards.

Who's in the room

Around 300 participants gather for the session, which is organized jointly by HumanTech Center, SWPS University, and UN Global Compact Network Poland. Attendees include fellow founders from various countries alongside the evaluation panel judging the presentations.

How to prepare

Refine your presentation to clearly demonstrate your working prototype and quantify the broader impact of your technology. Since the agenda allocates two hours for multiple pitches and awards, keep slides concise and rehearse strict timing for your live delivery in English.

Organizer: HumanTech Center, SWPS University and UN Global Compact Network Poland

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Who can apply
Startups and early-stage companies from any country, from working prototype (MVP) stage onwards, whose solution fits at least one of the themes. At least one founder must be able to pitch in person, in English, in Warsaw on 3 December 2026.
Attendance
About 300 attendees expected
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
Ai ml

Agenda

  1. 11:00-13:00 · Pitch session and awards

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