Venture Day Poland 2026
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IE Venture Day Poland,2026:
IE Venture Day Poland,2026:
On the March 3rd, 2026, Warsaw will become the epicenter of Polish innovative entrepreneurship - a day to turn bold ideas into real impact.
IE University is committed to empowering entrepreneurial talent across the world, and together with SGH Warsaw School of Economics and ICEX as main partners we will reach Poland with our International Venture Day next March. The event will also be sponsored by South Summit and Perspektywy, putting together a first-tier line-up of speakers and startups.
This unique event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem builders and corporate leaders to share their vision on the future of innovation in the region, and discover the most promising startups in the country.
The program features a high-level startup competition judged by a renowned panel of experts, along with insightful sessions focused on Tech startups, led by distinguished guest speakers.
Find the event location on Google Maps.
STARTUP COMPETITION
STARTUP COMPETITION
Pitch in the Venture Day. Startup applications close on February, 3rd.
Organizer
Organizer
Main Partners
Main Partners
Sponsors
Sponsors
Agenda, Speakers & Jury to be announced
Agenda, Speakers & Jury to be announced
THE STARTUP COMPETITION
THE STARTUP COMPETITION
Applications close on February 3rd!
From all applications received, we select up to 20 semi-finalist startups to advance to an online pitch phase. From this group, the jury will select up to 10 finalist startups to present at the grand finale, the IE Venture Day, on 3rd of March.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: In-person attendance is mandatory if selected as a finalist.
Criteria to Apply
Criteria to Apply
Who can participate?
Our aim is to support local innovators and inclusive startups with the following criteria:
- Based in Poland or operating in such market.
- Offering a Tech-driven solution to a public/private sector challenge.
- At an early investment stage: Preseed / Seed.
What do we assess?
- Innovation in product/service, business model or commercialization strategy
- Scalability of the business model
- Solid team, with combined skills, experience, and passion
Why to participate?
All finalists at IE Venture Day have the chance to
- Gain exposure to investors and ecosystem leaders looking for the next big idea to invest in, and
- Access prizes from the Organizers and Partners, as described below:
PRIZES for winners
PRIZES for winners
- 01.
Fast-track to South Summit preselection stage.
The winning team can choose any South Summit competition with an open application phase. Only the fast-track is offered; no traveling costs are covered.
- 02.
Free Basic Tickets to South Summit.
The winning team can choose between any upcoming South Summit event (up to 4 tickets). Only tickets are offered; no traveling costs are covered.
- 03.
Scholarships for an IE Lifelong Learning Online Program
The winning team can redeem one 50% scholarship and up to three 25% scholarships. Discover the programs here.
PRIZES for Finalists
PRIZES for Finalists
- 01.
Free Basic Tickets to South Summit
Finalist teams can choose between any upcoming South Summit event (up to 4 tickets). Only tickets are offered; no traveling costs are covered.
- 02.
Scholarships for an IE Lifelong Learning Online Program.
Finalist teams can redeem up to four 25% scholarships. Discover the programs here.
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