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Competition Igeho Rising Star Award 2025

The Igeho Rising Star competition gives fifteen startups the opportunity to benefit from a free booth and exhibition space in our new Food Innovation Tech area throughout the entire Igeho event from 15. - 19. November 2025. 

A public vote will then determine which five startups can go on to pitch their businesses to a jury of industry leaders.

The winner will receive a cash prize and get the chance to share their story with our media partners.

The fifteen startups that have won one of the spots to present their startup at Igeho will be notified by beginning of March 2025.

Application deadline: 31. 01. 2025

Startups must not have been founded before 1 January 2020.

We are looking forward to receiving your application! For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Marinna.

Company
General Information
Incorporation and Commitment

Please upload a PDF document (Pitch Deck) answering the following questions:

Please make sure you include and answer all respective questions otherwise the application cannot be considered

Problem and Solution

What problem or need are you addressing?

Explain in detail the problem your company solves, who experiences it, its scale, importance, and how your solution alleviates it.


Describe your technical solution, product, or competitive advantage.

  • Keep the description concise (max. 650 characters).

  • Describe your product/service: What will your customers buy?

 

What is innovative about your product/service?


Why did you decide to work on this idea?

Do you have expertise in this field? How do you know potential customers need your product/service?

Social Impact

How does your idea, product, or service contribute to sustainable development?

Economically, ecologically, and socially.

 

What alternatives do potential customers currently use because your product/service does not yet exist (or they are unaware of it)?

 

What do you understand about your field that other companies in this area do not?

Market, Strategy, and Revenue Model

Describe your market environment.

  • Keep the description concise (max. 650 characters).

  • Provide details about your demographic and geographic market. Is it growing? If so, how quickly?


Does your company have ongoing pilot projects or existing customers? If so, please tell us more!
Keep the description concise (max. 650 characters).


What is your marketing/sales strategy to acquire new customers and retain existing ones?

Recommendations / References
Additional Information
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