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LEARN MOREApplications for the DEMO 2022 competition will close April 30.
The largest startup pitch competition in procurement, DEMO has become a benchmark for Innovation in procurement and a game-changing event for startups.
The best 20 startups of DEMO 2022, chosen out of 100 in our online pre-qualifications, will pitch virtually to hundreds of tech buyers and our judges during our semi final round. The 10 best startups that make it to the finals will be invited to pitch to thousands of onsite and online viewers live on Center stage at DPW Conference 2022 in Amsterdam.
Tracks
We’d love to hear from startups and scaleups in the following two categories:
Early Stage Track
From MVP to Scaleup
$0 - $1M in ARR
Growth Stage Track
From Scaleup to Corporation
$1M - $10M in ARR
Join the DEMO 2022 startup competition via
Qualification Round
Apply directly to pitch at the semi final of DEMO 2022 in front of our jury and hundreds of technology buyers from across the globe.
Challenges
We work with corporations who want to partner with the world’s most promising startups. Join DEMO 2022 via one of our challenges and fast track your access to market, expertise and investment.
Questions about the competition?
SEE OUR FAQ
COMPETITION FORMAT & TIMELINE
APPLICATION OPENS
1 MARCH
Worldwide Applicants
APPLICATION CLOSES
30 APRIL
Worldwide Applicants
QUALIFICATION ROUND JUDGING
9-22 MAY
Worldwide Applicants
ONLINE SCREENING & SCORING
SEMI-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
25 MAY
TOP 20
SEMI-FINAL PITCH ROUND
15-16 JUNE
TOP 20
ONLINE PITCH TO JUDGING PANEL + TECHNOLOGY BUYERS
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
17 JUNE
TOP 10
LIVE PITCH AT DPW CONFERENCE 2022
PITCH TRAINING
5-9 SEPTEMBER
TOP 10
GRAND FINALE
22 SEPTEMBER
TOP 10
LIVE PITCH AT DPW CONFERENCE 2022
Meet our DEMO 2022 judges
Meet some of our past winners
“DEMO has been a game-changing event for us. We won a multi-year contract with one of the largest CPG companies in the world after pitching at DEMO.”
Mike Anguiano
Founder SupplyHive
“This was one of the highest quality events I’ve been involved in. Thank you so much, DPW! Since the event, we have already been reached by five enterprises, all $10B+ revenue. This is something.”
Kaspar Korjus
Co-founder Pactum
“This is the best event for startups in procurement. Being able to tell our story to a large audience and get our name out there is what we, like any startup, really need.”
Simon Jaehnig
Co-founder IntegrityNext
