ACCELERATE

YOUR WAY INTO
THE INDUSTRY

THE PERFECT STAGE FOR YOUR STARTUP

THE PITCH is the leading startup competition
in Israel.

Working closely with mentors from top Israeli VCs and storytelling experts, we help you sharpen your pitch for the big day, when you’ll stand on the center stage at the  JOURNEY conference, in front of the most influential people in the Israeli high-tech ecosystem and give them the show of your life!

We are here to help you deliver the ideal pitch on the perfect stage, in order to take your company from obscurity to stardom in only 3 minutes. You will have a chance to convince the entire high-tech ecosystem that your startup is the next big thing and that YOU ARE the right choice for the industry!

SPONSORS

WHO CAN APPLY

We are searching for the next generation of leading high-tech companies in Israel.
So if you are a seed or an early stage startup with an extraordinary idea, we are looking for you.

THE JOURNEY TO THE PERFECT PITCH

01. Applications

To apply by 1.6.22: CLICK HERE 

02. The screening process

After applying, your applications, presentations and
executive summaries will be assessed by our special
screening committee.

03 Semi-finals

The semi-finals will include the selected companies based on  the following criteria:
Genuine innovation | Added value | Wide market potential | Focus and clarity | Entrepreneur teams | Actual solution for the “smart world” strategy.

04 Finals

The final 8 companies will be selected and will present their pitch on the JOURNEY conference stage.

To view terms and conditions: CLICK HERE

ACCELERATE YOUR WAY INTO THE INDUSTRY

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Join Israel’s
top startups

Learn from the
best mentors

Attend the most
prestigious event

Enjoy vast
exposure

Compete on the
biggest stage

Professional assistance and guidance:
­“One on one” mentoring
sessions with leading VCs, principals and EY experts |
Professional presentation workshops designed and conducted by Barry Katz Ltd.

Become the choice
of the industry

IMPORTANT DATES

01.

Kick off meeting and first professional workshop
29.6.22
meet your mentors and start working on your perfect pitch.

02.

Second professional
workshop and
general rehearsal 

21.7.22

03.

Semi-finals 
2.8.22
Pitch your venture to leading VCs, angels and local & global investors and be selected as one of the 8 finalists of THE PITCH competition. In addition, receive professional feedback, ask questions and form business relationships with industry leaders.

04.

One-on-one professional
guidance meetings
for the 8 finalists 

6-7.9.22

05.

THE PITCH competition finals
20.9.22
Present your pitch on the biggest industry stage at the JOURNEY conference and convince the entire Israeli high-tech industry that you are the next big thing. After each presentation the judges and audience will rate the finalists and choose the winner of THE PITCH competition.

MODERATOR

Noam-Canetti-PITCH

Noam Canetti
Partner
EY Israel

MENTORS

Reut Zeiri

Ben bla bla
radio goo goo
EY Israel

Reut Zeiri

Galiya bla bla
radio goo goo
EY Israel

Sian Goldofsky

Carmit bla bla
radio goo goo
EY Israel

Shay-Michel-BW

Din bla bla
radio goo goo
EY Israel

Gadi bla bla
radio goo goo
EY Israel

shiran_shalev-BW
Reut-Fishler-BW

Yafa bla bla
radio goo goo
EY Israel

PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE

Great ideas do not sell themselves. The best pitches instantly grab the audience’s attention, hold it throughout and present a clear, concise and valuable message in a memorable way.

To ensure our semi-finalists are fully prepared to present to investors and C-level executives, you will have the opportunity to take part in a tailored-for-you presentation skills program. This includes a group learning workshop and one-on-one meetings with industry leaders. Our finalists will receive additional workshops and personal guidance towards their “pitch perfect” moment at the finals.

The process is led by a team of seasoned experts from Barry Katz Ltd, who have coached thousands of presenters, entrepreneurs and keynote speakers around the world since 2001.

FORMER WINNERS

PRESS

GLOBES

Amai Protein

Geektime

Bancor

CALCALIST

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