The Grand Final
One open call. One shot at the stage. At the CEE Startup Voucher Grand Finale, the top early-stage founders from across CEE pitch live for up to €20,000 — non-dilutive. No equity. No catch. Just the big names finally looking your way.
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12.11.2026 · Žilina
What is the Grand Final?
The Grand Final is where the CEE Startup Voucher programme comes together. Our top finalists will take the stage to pitch their ideas to investors and industry experts, compete for funding, and meet people from across the CEE startup community.
But there's more to the day than pitching. Attendees can get inspired by interesting keynotes, join practical workshops, learn something new, and connect with people from across the startup world.
Where it happens
A striking early-20th-century synagogue in the heart of Žilina, designed by renowned architect Peter Behrens and reborn as a cultural and event space beneath its landmark concrete dome.
Nová Synagóga · J. M. Hurbana 220/11, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
Meet the judges
Judge #3
Name & affiliation TBA
Bio coming soon.
Judge #4
Name & affiliation TBA
Bio coming soon.
Judge #5
Name & affiliation TBA
Bio coming soon.
Speakers
Founder | MedTech Makers Lab | Venture Builder | Investor in MedTech, DeepTech & Life Sciences | Limited Partner VC
Speaker #4
Name & affiliation TBA
Who's pitching
19 startups across three tracks will take the stage. Names and logos will be announced as finalists are confirmed.
CEE Startup Voucher10
Finalist #1
To be announced
Finalist #2
To be announced
Finalist #3
To be announced
Finalist #4
To be announced
Finalist #5
To be announced
Finalist #6
To be announced
Finalist #7
To be announced
Finalist #8
To be announced
Finalist #9
To be announced
Finalist #10
To be announced
EnviBooster3
Finalist #1
To be announced
Finalist #2
To be announced
Finalist #3
To be announced
Health6
Finalist #1
To be announced
Finalist #2
To be announced
Finalist #3
To be announced
Finalist #4
To be announced
Finalist #5
To be announced
Finalist #6
To be announced
The day's agenda
Main Stage
Café Stage
Registration & lunch snack
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Opening
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Keynote Speech - Christian Kumar
Workshop (45 min)
SensomediX - CEE Startup Voucher 2025 winner
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Guided matchmaking with food & drinks
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EnviBooster TOP 3 pitching
Panel discussion
HealthTech TOP 6 pitching
Guided matchmaking with food & drinks
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Workshop (50 min)
TOP 10 CEE Startup Voucher pitches
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Guided matchmaking with food & drinks
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Workshop (50 min)
Winners announcement
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Closing remarks, speech & group photo
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Afterparty with food & drinks
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Get your seat
Tickets are on sale now — pick the pass that fits you.
Startup Entry
For founders, ideamakers, and startup team members or students with a startup idea. Includes everything in the Regular Pass.
excl. VAT
Buy ticketsRegular Pass
For mentors and experts, business, university, and public sector attendees, and IT & tech enthusiasts.
Early bird — then €79, excl. VAT
Buy ticketsInvestor & Executive Pass
For investors, corporate representatives, and founders who want to maximize business contacts in minimal time — with premium service.
excl. VAT
Buy ticketsTicket sales close 08.11.2026 · 23:59
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