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Future Makers Challenge

Showcase. Connect. Scale.

The Future Makers Startup Challenge at EntreCon 2025 is your gateway to investors, customers, and media. Designed for early and growth-stage startups, the challenge gives founders a platform to pitch their vision, validate their business model, and unlock opportunities to grow faster.

To amplify this vision, we present the Entrecon Future Makers 2025 – a high-impact contest designed to give promising ventures the platform they need for visibility, mentoring, funding opportunities, and strategic ecosystem connects.

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Why Apply?* (Selected 10 startups)

Investor Access: Opportunity for selected startups to get in front of room full of VCs, angels, and accelerators actively scouting for deals.
Visibility & Media: Your Pitch & story with nationwide media coverage.
Mentorship: Receive feedback from top founders, CXOs, and domain experts.
Partnerships: Explore corporate collaborations, pilots, and ecosystem connects.
Recognition: Be crowned among the Future Makers—the startups shaping tomorrow.
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What You Get

Top 20 Finalists: Invitation to pitch at EntreCon 2025.
Top 10 Startups: Dedicated investor–startup 1-on-1 meetings.
Top 3 Winners: On-stage recognition, media coverage, and exclusive mentorship access.

Who Should Apply?

Early-stage startups looking for validation, visibility, and investor connects.
Growth-stage startups ready to scale with funding or partnerships.
Founders with innovative solutions in AI, D2C, FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, Emerging Tech & more…

Key Dates

Applications Close: 5th October 2025
Live Pitching @ EntreCon: October 9–10, 2025

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The Process

Application Submission
- Startups apply online by filling out the application form with details about their product, traction, and vision.
Screening & Shortlisting
- A jury of investors, ecosystem experts, and mentors reviews applications.
- The Top 10 startups are shortlisted based on innovation, scalability, and impact.
Pitch Preparation
- Shortlisted startups receive guidelines, mentoring support, and pitch deck feedback to sharpen their story.
Live Pitch at EntreCon
- The Top 20 pitch live in the Pitch Room, in front of investors, corporates, and media.
- Q&A with jury and investors.
1-on-1 Investor Meetings
- The Top 10 startups get scheduled closed-door meetings with investors to explore deeper conversations.
Winner Announcement
- The Top 3 startups are recognized on stage during the Day 1 Closing Ceremony, with awards, media coverage, and mentorship access.