AI and Cloud Startup Program

European AI and Cloud Summit, 26–28 May 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany

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Join the European AI and Cloud Summit startup stage, Powered by Microsoft for Startups

Be at the center of innovation! Supported and co-organized by ECS and Microsoft for Startups, this dynamic space is where major industry players connect to explore groundbreaking solutions. Showcase your business, engage with potential investors and clients, and learn from visionary thought leaders in AI and cloud computing.

Competition winners will receive prestigious awards, including membership in the Microsoft for Startups Program, unlocking exclusive resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

This isn’t just an exhibition—it’s a thriving community where ideas become impactful businesses. Don’t miss your chance to transform your vision into reality!

What to Expect

Pitch your newest product, and present your ideas to top investor and customers. Connect with investors, partners, clients and mentors. Accelerate your growth and shape the future of cloud technology.

Prove to everyone that you are a game changer!

Prove to everyone that you are a game changer!

The AI and Cloud Startup Area offers a thoroughly curated and cost-effective solution for startup's to showcase their solutions and products.

Join the AI competition

Join the AI competition

To apply for the AI competition, ensure your startup product or solution is running on Microsoft Azure. You also need to be registered as a conference sponsor.

Join with a booth or a launchpad

Join with a booth or a launchpad

Don't miss your chance for success; join us at ECS, it could be the launchpad that propels your startup into its next phase of growth!

Webcast with Amit Svarzenberg (CTO EMEA Microsoft for Startups) about ECS 2025

AI Competition

AI Competition !

Competition Overview:

The AI & Cloud Startup Stage is a premier platform designed to showcase the most innovative startups in the Microsoft Azure and OpenAI ecosystem.

How to Apply:

To apply for the AI competition, ensure your startup product or solution is running on Microsoft Azure. Additionally, secure your participation as a conference sponsor.

Application Deadline:

Submit your details through the AI Competition Form by April 14, 2025.

Judging Criteria and Panel:

The judging criteria include Technology, Viability, and Inclusion. Shortlisted Startups will be notified on May 12, followed by a 3-minute pitch presentation on May 28th at the European AI & Cloud Summit in front of a live audience and Microsoft expert panel.

Prizes:

The 1st Place Team will receive fast track access to $25k Microsoft Azure in credit, exclusive C-level Microsoft AI team meeting, additional resources for scaling, and a mentoring session from Marco Casalaina, Microsoft, VP of Products, Azure AI and AI futurist, (Bio).

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