From Barriers to Breakthroughs

Call for Pitches - TEK26 matchmaking session

From Barriers to Breakthroughs

Are you working on a technological innovation with the potential to make real impact, and facing barriers to move forward?

We are looking for ambitious innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to pitch during our dynamic 75-minute matchmaking session. This is your opportunity to present your idea, share your challenges, and clearly articulate what you need to succeed, whether that is funding, partnerships, policy support, or changes within the system.

Ready to connect and accelerate your innovation?

During this TEK26  session innovators, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers come together to address a key challenge: turning promising innovations into successful start-ups or scale-ups. Through a candid panel discussion and a high-energy pitch round, participants will explore real-world barriers for successful scaling and identify what is needed to overcome them, from funding and partnerships to policy and system change. More than just a conversation, this session is designed for action: by the end, meaningful connections are made to accelerate innovation and bridge the gap between technology development and real-world application.

You will pitch in front of a diverse audience of stakeholders from industry, academia, SMEs, policy, and societal organizations, all creating meaningful connections and accelerating innovation.

 We are particularly interested in pitches that:

• Demonstrate strong potential for societal or technological impact
• Highlight concrete barriers to scaling or implementation
• Clearly state what and who is needed to move forward

This is not just a pitch - it’s a chance to find the right partners to take the next step.

Ready to connect and accelerate your innovation?