Pitch your idea. Share your expertise. Connect across Europe.
The PIONEER+ International Online Pitch Sessions bring together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, investors and innovation experts from across Europe to exchange ideas, receive valuable feedback and build new connections.
The sessions are open to projects from all fields and disciplines, creating an international space where promising ideas can be presented, discussed and strengthened through direct interaction with experienced professionals.
Whether you want to pitch your project or join the jury and share your expertise, you can take part in one of the upcoming online sessions.
For Pitchers
Present your project and gain valuable feedback
Are you developing an innovative idea, solution or startup?
The International Online Pitch Sessions offer an opportunity to present your project to an international audience and receive focused, actionable feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and innovation experts.
By participating, you can:
➖ Gain international visibility for your project
➖ Receive constructive feedback from experienced professionals
➖ Strengthen your pitch and positioning
➖ Connect with people from across the European innovation ecosystem
➖ Explore opportunities for future partnerships and collaboration
The call is open to projects from all fields and disciplines. We welcome ambitious entrepreneurs, startups in active development, as well as students with an entrepreneurial profile and a well-developed solution.
How does it work?
Each online session will feature four selected startups/projects and will last for a maximum of two hours.
Each participant will have:
➖ 5 minutes to pitch their project
➖ 20 minutes for discussion, questions and feedback from the jury Template 1 – call for startups
Upcoming Online Pitch Sessions
➖ Thursday, 22 October | 14:30–16:30 CET
➖ Friday, 13 November | 14:30–16:30 CET
➖ Friday, 27 November | 14:30–16:30 CET
➖ Thursday, 3 December | 14:30–16:30 CET
All sessions are open to any topic, field or discipline.
Ready to pitch?
Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
For Jury Members
Share your expertise and support emerging innovators
PIONEER+ is also inviting experienced entrepreneurs, investors, industry professionals and innovation experts to join the jury of the International Online Pitch Sessions.
As a jury member, you will have the opportunity to:
➖ Discover promising projects and startups across different sectors and maturity levels
➖ Connect with innovative founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
➖ Expand your network and explore potential partnerships
➖ Share your knowledge and experience with emerging innovators
➖ Strengthen your visibility within a European innovation ecosystem
Who are we looking for?
We particularly welcome:
➖ Entrepreneurs and startup founders
➖ Business angels and investors
➖ Industry and innovation experts
➖ Economic development stakeholders
Your role as a jury member
During the sessions, jury members will:
➖ Listen to 5-minute project pitches
➖ Participate in a 20-minute discussion and feedback session following each pitch
➖ Provide constructive, actionable feedback
➖ Share relevant insights and recommendations based on their expertise
Each session is fully online and lasts for a maximum of two hours.
Interested in joining the jury?
Join the PIONEER+ Innovation Community
The International Online Pitch Sessions are designed to create meaningful exchanges between emerging innovators and experienced professionals, helping participants refine ideas, strengthen entrepreneurial skills and build connections across the European innovation ecosystem.
Choose your role and be part of the next PIONEER+ International Online Pitch Session.