Do you have the guts to take this challenge? |
X-PITCH is the "X Games" of startup competition, contestants go through the 15-second, 60-second and 3-minute pitch all the way to win awards and investments. This is not just a challenge, but also an excellent opportunity to sharply improve presentation skills, enabling founders to re-examine their business and tell their story in a more precise way.
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Hear what the contestants said
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X-PITCH has been an immensely useful and memorable experience. We tapped into keen insight from successful mentors, perfected our pitch, and refined our deck. We also received excellent global PR and made numerous investor & partner connections that will help us grow and scale.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
X-PITCH CONTEST 2021
Applications: July 1 to August 31 Semi-finals: November 11; 9 AM (Online / Taoyuan*) Finals: November 11; 2 PM (Online) Video Replay * Semi-finals for local teams is conducted at Hutoushan Innovation Hub Note: Date and time indicated above is GMT+8.
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Top 3 teams win up to
US$1,000,000 investment |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on cross-border travel, all activities are conducted online for international teams. Activities for local teams are subject to adjustment according to the latest situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
X-PITCH 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
WHO SHOULD APPLY
X-PITCH is exclusively for early-stage tech startups, we have discovered and accelerated many tomorrow's stars. Past contestants successfully raised millions of dollars in funding through the event, and connected with our Partners including investors, corporates, government agencies, research institutes, incubators, accelerators, professional firms and media for collaboration. Startup founders from Asia and worldwide are welcome to apply for X-PITCH 2021, criteria are as follows:
- Startup less than 5 years old (Founder who has not yet incorporated a company can also apply)
- Between Pre-Seed and Series-A stages
- Good command of English (All activities are conducted in English)
- Technology areas: AI / 5G / Edge Computing / Blockchain / Next-gen technologies
- Focusing on products and services that enable digital transformation around one of the five New Normal categories:
PUBLIC SERVICE / HEALTHCARE
Healthcare system severely overloaded everywhere. Response systems and public safety unable to cope in crisis mode. Digital transformation to enable mission-critical systems become more scalable, real time and accessible by all.
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INDUSTRIAL / SUPPLY CHAIN
Disruptions from raw materials to finished goods, from manufacturing floor to delivery. Food supply & delivery at risks. Trusted and resilient supply chain & logistics through IoT, blockchain and robotics automation technologies.
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CONSUMER LIFESTYLE
From personal to business activities, people have pivoted and heavily depend on virtual communications platforms. Remote-X lifestyle may have pivoted for good. Businesses strive for capital efficient and productivity.
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MOBILITY / TRANSPORTATION
Gig economy shift from ride share to delivery and essential services that are highly manual, have poor economics and risk exposure. Mobility as a Service reinvented with autonomous services and a highly connected smart infrastructure.
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BANKING / COMMERCE
Already a major trend toward digital banking, consumers no longer need to deal with retail banks and paper currencies. Digital-only banking services at inflection. Commerce becomes media rich, frictionless & hyper targeted.
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THE X-JOURNEY
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
By participating in X-PITCH 2021, you not only have the opportunity to win awards, investment and exposure, but also enjoy exclusive benefits provided by our premium Partners. Here are some of them:
e27 - Asia's largest startup media platform
With e27 Pro, startups have access to over 300 of Asia's most active investors. Over 3,000 connections between startups and investors have been facilitated through e27 Pro in the past few months. Enjoy FULL ACCESS to e27 Pro free for 28 days and the 40% off for any plans, exclusive for TOP150 of X-PITCH 2021. |
Equidam - World's leading startup valuation platform
More than 130,000 startup companies around the world have used Equidam to raise their Seed and Series A rounds. Equidam offers a 30% discount to all participants of X-PITCH 2021 using its valuation platform, in addition to providing a workshop on fundraising, financial projections, and valuation methodology. |
InnoVEX - The innovation hub of Asia
InnoVEX helps startups match with international VCs, manufacturing partners, markets, and media resources. Now with the InnoVEX ONLINE platform, startups can connect with global partners anytime, anywhere. TOP15 finalists of X-PITCH 2021 are exhibited at InnoVEX Online until April 30, 2022. |
Meet Taipei - Asia's largest startup festival
Startup participants of X-PITCH 2021 can enjoy the Meet Taipei 2021 early bird registration discount extended to the end of September. In addition, Meet Taipei 2021 provides free online exhibition programs for international startups to increase their exposure in Taiwan. |
Startup 101 - Taiwan's leading startup fundraising platform
Via Startup 101, both startups and investors can know and contact each other online in a simple way. Startup participants of X-PITCH 2021 can get 20% off for all services, including membership upgrade, fundraising & financial planning, modeling, etc. |