Pitch to the
entire summit
Three startups will be selected to pitch in front of the full audience on 1 March 2027 at SQUARE Brussels. Applications are open until 31 December 2026.
Apply for the competition
The prizes
Showcase your product on stage to the entire summit audience
VIP tickets to the summit, with access to breakfast and networking
Direct introductions to investors and relevant participants
Over €30,000 in prizes from select partners of the summit
More surprises to be announced
How selection works
Open to startups based in the European Union, Norway, Iceland, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Canada.
Applications close
Every application is evaluated.
15 finalists announced
The strongest applications go through to a second round.
Expert jury
An independent jury of experts evaluates the finalists. Jury members will be announced soon.
Winners confirmed
The three winners hear from us privately.
Revealed on stage
The winners are revealed and pitch at the summit, SQUARE Brussels.
Apply
to pitch
If you are building AI for defence, tell us about your company and send us your pitch deck before 31 December 2026.