The GovTech Connect Pitch Day for the 2024 Western European Boot Camp took place on Thursday, June 13th, from 16:45 to 18:30 CEST.
The startup pitching session highlighted leading smart city technology startups addressing key public sector challenges across Europe, such as mobility, energy efficiency, citizen engagement, and wellbeing. During the event, startups from Boot Camp 3 presented their innovative solutions to a panel of experts, government representatives, and investors from across Europe. The primary goal was to attract potential investors, form strategic partnerships, and gain valuable feedback while connecting with key decision-makers in the GovTech arena.
The showcase was the finale of the Western European Boot Camp, which was conducted by the Consortium in April and May 2024. This boot camp focused on "Reimagining Cities: Pioneering Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future," aiming to inspire tech startups in Western Europe to develop new solutions for smart and intelligent cities. The program targeted startups from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands to support the digitization of public services. The event provided Boot Camp 3 participants with a platform to deliver concise and persuasive presentations of their business ideas, products, or services to potential investors, partners, and buyers. It also offered an opportunity for startups to engage with key decision-makers and GovTech stakeholders from the region.
The Pitch Day was held in person in collaboration with the Creative Bureaucracy Festival in Berlin, Germany. The pitching session lasted for one hour, followed by time for startups to network and establish strategic partnerships during the remainder of the Creative Bureaucracy Event.
You can read the complete post event report by downloading it below!