Our virtual event will also feature the 5 finalists from the OVHcloud Startup Program Showcase who will pitch to a live panel of judges and investors. The winner will receive a €10,000 cheque from OVHcloud along with 10 super connections from Empact Ventures.

The Prize:

• €10,000 prize money
• 1-to-1 Coaching with Philip Marais, Global Startup Program Leader at OVHcloud
• Entry into the OVHcloud Startup Program with free cloud credits
• Visibility at the final global virtual event on 22 June 2022 that includes an expo booth
• 10 facilitated super connections from Empact Ventures to potential partners, clients or funders
• The 5 finalists will also receive 5 facilitated super connections

The Criteria

• Startups must have a cloud-hosted digital product or service
• Startups should have launched less than 5 years ago, preferably with at least initial traction (e.g., MVP, traction or seed stage)
• Startups should have fewer than 100 employees
• Startups who take advantage of OVHcloud infrastructure or intend to