Purpose of the Competition:

The goal of Tech-On! Shark Tank - Pitching Zone is to identify and support the most promising startups creating sustainable, value-driven solutions that address real-world problems. The competition provides an opportunity for founders to showcase their businesses to investors, experts, and the Tech-On! community during the Tech-On! Conference 2025.

Who can participate?

Startups and founders developing sustainable, scalable, and commercially viable projects in any industry (not just in technology or artificial intelligence).

Two categories of participation:

• Idea / Concept Stage – innovative projects addressing real social issues

• MVP / Early Traction – startups with a working product and funding below 10 million PLN

A total of 10 startups will be qualified for the finals (5 in each category).

Competition Process

1. Open Applications via the online form

2. Pre-selection based on innovation, scalability, and business sustainability

3. Community Voting within the TechOn network to choose semi-finalists

4. Evaluation by Expert Jury to select finalists

5. Live Pitching session at Tech-On! Conference – Shark Tank Pitching Zone

6. Winner Announcement & Awards Ceremony during the event

Jury Composition:

• Grzegorz Kiszluk - Brief

• Michał Adamczyk - KMS

• Vladyslav Muzhylivskyi - Itentio

• Tomasz Wajda - CFO Archdesk

Benefits of Participation

🏆 Competition prizes – details to be announced soon
🌍 Visibility – showcase your project at one of Kraków’s leading tech events
💬 Networking – connect with investors, mentors, and fellow founders
🚀 Pitch Opportunity – present your idea to an expert jury and potential investors

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