Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Podim
- Deadline
- 3/15/2027
In short
Podim 2026 is an event for early and seed-stage startups to connect with investors, corporate partners, and customers, featuring a pitching competition and curated meetings.
Podim Startup
By Podim
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 3/15/2027232 days left
Dec 3, 2025
Applications Open
Pitching Competition
Key Feature
50+ Curated Meetings
Deal Room Access
Visibility and Networking
Primary Benefits
20+ VC Funds
Participating Investors
Overview
Podim 2026 offers early and seed-stage startups direct access to investors, partners, and potential customers in one place. The event provides opportunities for startups to secure funding, forge partnerships, and acquire new clients. Participants can engage in the Podim Pitching Competition to gain visibility and investor attention, utilizing the main stage to present their solutions to a broad audience of investors, partners, and media. Beyond pitching, the Podim Deal Room facilitates over 50 curated meetings over two days, ensuring high-quality matches with decision-makers and investors. The event also features the Builders Stage, where successful founders share insights on building and scaling companies, and a Marketplace for startups to demonstrate products and convert interest into business opportunities. Additionally, startups can enhance their visibility by being featured in the Podim Startup Catalogue and media coverage, and leverage the event to find talent among up to 1,000 tech-savvy attendees.
Key dates
- Applications openDecember 3, 2025
- Startup application deadlineMarch 2026
- Announcement of selected startupsApril 2026
- Podim 2026May 2026
Sponsors & partners
PortfoLionOnsight VenturesBCR Seed StarterBTCSilicon Gardens FundSouth Central VenturesFil Rouge CapitalVesna VCTechAngelsFeelsgood CapitalElevator Ventures3VCCredo VenturesEarly Game VenturesBrightCap VenturesInovo.vcDay One CapitalPurple VenturesSQ Capital