Stage Two 2024! Europe’s Largest University Venture Competition

Qualify for the biggest pan-European event for startups spinning out of the leading universities in Europe. We are now looking for the best startup to represent NTNU in this year’s Stage Two competition on October 30-31, 2024! 

  • Access to a European network of investors and industry leaders! 
  • €50k Cash prizes 
  • €3.8 Million Investments 
Stage Two Aftermovie 2023

Who can participate? 

 Any NTNU-affiliated team that meets the following criteria can qualify: 

  • The startup has not raised more than €500,000 in equity capital and €1,500,000 in grants. 
  • The team is seeking early-stage funding (or will be in the next 12 months). 
  • The startup is a game-changer and has the potential to revolutionize the targeted industry. 
  • The startup has an org.nr.  

How to Qualify? 

Fill out this form by Sunday 09/06/2024, 23:59: https://nettskjema.no/a/stagetwo24 

In the form, you will fill in and answer some questions about your startup, and you will submit a 2-pager containing information about: 

  • Value proposition  
    Briefly, what is your business idea? 
    What value does your business idea offer to the market? 
    What is your Unique Selling Point? 
  • Team 
    Who is behind the idea, and why are you fit to succeed? 
  • Problem 
    Which problem(s) do you aim to solve with your idea? 
  • Solution 
    What is your concept, product, or service? 
    What makes it unique, scalable, doable, or new? 

The deliverable should be a maximum of 2 pages, you choose yourself how the format and structure of the 2-pager are. 

Qualification Process: 

The five best applications will be invited to pitch in front of an expert panel, whereas one of the teams is chosen to represent NTNU at this year’s Stage Two! 

Do you have any questions? Please send an email to heidi.grande@ntnu.no. We are looking forward to reading your applications! 

By Heidi Grande