Sep 18, 3:00 – 5:30 PM (UTC)
Microlab Rotterdam, Aert van Nesstraat, Rotterdam, 3012 CA
If you want to understand what makes or breaks a startup pitch, this is the event to attend. In one evening, you’ll see ...
If you want to understand what makes or breaks a startup pitch, this is the event to attend. In one evening, you’ll see founders tested under pressure, hear unfiltered insights from our judges’ panel, and experience how great ideas stand out.
Our judges will share what they look for in a pitch and how they evaluate opportunities. Their candid feedback will give you takeaways you can apply whether you’re building, investing, or simply curious about the startup world.
It’s also about community. You’ll connect with Rotterdam’s founders, innovators, and startup enthusiasts, expand your network, and celebrate as one startup is crowned the city’s All-Star Champion — earning their place in the Semi-Finals on the road to the global stage.
👤 Roel Bloys van Treslong → CFO, angel investor & scale-up advisor
👤 Bogdan Constantinescu → Scale-up strategist & innovation advisor
👤 Mick Mackaay → Partner & CFO at henQ, backing Europe’s boldest B2B startups
⏱️ 5:15 – 5:30 → Check-in & Networking
🎤 5:30 – 6:00 → Judges’ Panel Discussion
⚡ 6:00 – 7:00 → Pitch Battle (1-min pitches + Q&A)
🏆 7:15 – 7:30 → Winner Announced
🤝 7:30 onwards → Networking and drinks
👉 Reserve your seat today and meet Rotterdam’s startup scene.
🚀 And if your startup wants to join the competition - Apply here!
Thursday, September 18, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (UTC)
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