The OVHcloud Startup Program Showcase Series is a global tech initiative powered by Empact Ventures in partnership with the OVHcloud Startup Program to facilitate collaboration and/or funding between tech startups & scale-ups and larger companies (e.g. corporates, brands, SMEs) and funding providers (e.g. investors, grant and loan providers) based on mutual interest. After the success of our 3 European events in 2022, we are running 3 events globally in 2023.

On 24th May 2023, our virtual event will feature the 5 finalists from the global OVHcloud Startup Program Showcase Contest, who will pitch to a live panel of judges and investors.

The winner will receive a €5,000 cheque from OVHcloud along with a Super Connect Membership from Empact Ventures

APPLY NOW and note that entries close on 5th April 2023 (11:59 pm GMT)

Summary of Prizes

• Winner: €5,000 prize money with 1-to-1 Coaching with Philip Marais, Global Startup Program Leader at OVHcloud
• Winner: A 3-month Super Connect Membership with Empact Ventures with up to 15 super connections to potential partners, clients, or funders
• Winner & Finalists: Entry into the OVHcloud Startup Program with free cloud hosting credits worth €10,000 (startups) and up to €100,000 (scaleups)
• Finalists: Visibility at the final on the 24th May 2023 that includes a pitching slot and an expo booth with your pitch deck & a Super Connect Me button
• Finalists: The 5 finalists will also receive 5 facilitated super connections as warm email introductions
• More prizes to be announced

Who Can Apply?

• Startups (Pre-Seed to Seed) and scaleups (Series A) across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia Pacific, Americas, Africa, and Middle East
• Startups and scaleups must have a cloud-hosted digital product or service at prototype, MVP, beta, or full product stage of development
• Startups and Scaleups who launched less than 10 years ago, preferably with at least initial traction (e.g., MVP, traction, or seed stage)
• Startups and Scaleups with fewer than 100 employees
• Startups and Scaleups who take advantage of OVHcloud infrastructure or intend to
• OVHcloud Startup Program members and non-members