The votes from the public and the judges remain in and we can lastly reveal the shortlist for The Europas Awards 2020 to discover the most popular European tech startups!
The entries were arranged and sorted by reporters to compile an editorially driven “long list” of some of Europe’s most interesting start-ups and financiers.
The list is below, plus info on the premium virtual workshops being held into essential classifications in the awards.
The winners will be announced at the online awards event on the night of 25 June 2020, from London, U.K.
The Europas Awards 2019 is sponsored by:
If you have an interest in sponsoring The Europas or taking part in the workshops as a partner, connect with Claire Dobson// [email protected]. Interested in speaking on the workshops? Contact Dianne See Morrisson// [email protected]
THE EUROPAS CATEGORY WORKSHOPS
The 13 live workshops are developed around the awards classifications, and will feature crucial speakers, and VIP guests.
Attendees can network essentially through a dedicated Slack neighborhood and quickly exchange contact information, simply as you would at a real-world event.
Virtual attendees will consist of only investors, founders and senior executives of mid to late-stage companies, along with a few of the latest companies on the scene.
The Europas is constantly participated in by reporters from major tech titles, papers and business broadcasters.
See listed below or here for the workshops:
Workshop: Thu Jun 04, 11: 00 AM– 11: 40 AM GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas 2020: AgTech & FoodTech, plus startup pitches
Speakers:
– Niccolò Manzoni, 5 Seasons Ventures
– Mr. Alain Revah, Ynsect
– Emilie Vanpoperinghe, Oddbox
Workshop: Thu Jun 04, 3: 00 PM– 3: 40 PM GMT 1(40 Min)
The Europas 2020: Impact, environment & sustainability startups, plus pitches
Speakers:
– Greg Jackson, Octopus Energy
– Lubomila Jordanova, PlanA.Earth
– Sofia Hmich, Future Favorable Capital
Workshop: Fri Jun 05, 11: 00-11: 40 GMT 1(40 Min)
The Europas 2020: CyberTech start-ups, plus pitches
Speakers:
– Yessi Bello-Perez, The Next Web
– Ben Brabyn, GenieShares, previous Level 39
– Emily Orton, Darktrace
– Max Vetter, Immersive Labs
Mon Jun 08, 11: 00 AM– 11: 40 AM GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas 2020: SpaceTech Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into SpaceTech in addition to pitches from The Europas shortlisted start-ups.
Speakers:
Dr. Barbara Ghinelli
Director, Clusters and Harwell Campus, Company Advancement, UKRI-STFC
Harwell
Jason Maroothynaden
Business Broker
European Area Agency
Mike Butcher
Editor-at-Large
Techcrunch
Moderator
Mark Boggett
CEO
Seraphim Capital
Mon Jun 08, 3: 00 Pm — 3: 40 Pm GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas 2020: FinTech Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into FinTech along with pitches from The Europas shortlisted start-ups.
Tue Jun 09, 11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas 2020: EdTech Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into EdTech together with pitches from The Europas shortlisted startups.
Speakers:
Bernhard Niesner
CEO
busuu
Tue Jun 09, 3: 00 PM– 3: 40 PM GMT 1 (40 Minutes)
The Europas 2020: Mobility Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Speakers:
Shona Ghosh
UK Tech Editor
Service Expert
Mediator
Colin Hanna
Principal
Balderton
Thu Jun 11, 11: 00 AM– 11: 40 AM GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas 2020: PropTech Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into PropTech in addition to pitches from The Europas shortlisted startups.
Thu Jun 11, 3: 00 Pm — 3: 40 Pm GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas 2020: GovTech, CivTech, RegTech Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into Gov, Civic, RegTech sectors in addition to pitches from The Europas shortlisted start-ups.
Speakers:
Robyn Scott
CEO and Co-founder
apolitical
Mark Lazar
Director of Programmes
Public
Fri Jun 12, 11: 00 AM– 11: 40 AM GMT 1 (40 Minutes)
The Europas 2020: Retail and eCommerce Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into the retail and eCommerce sectors along with pitches from The Europas shortlisted start-ups.
Speakers:
Tom Adeyoola
Co-founder
Extend Ventures
Speaker
Mon Jun 15, 11: 00 AM– 11: 40 PM GMT 1 (12 Hours, 40 Min)
The Europas 2020: SaaS and B2B Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into the B2B and SaaS sectors in addition to pitches from The Europas shortlisted start-ups.
Speakers:
Cayetana Hurtado
Financier
Balderton Capital
Panelist
Mon Jun 15, 3: 00 Pm — 3: 40 Pm GMT 1 (40 Minutes)
The Europas 2020: HealthTech Sector Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into the HealthTech sector together with pitches from The Europas shortlisted start-ups.
Tue Jun 16, 11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Minutes)
The Europas 2020: Emerging Tech (AI, Blockchain, Quantum) Deep Dive Pitch
Join us for a deep dive into emerging tech includingAI, blockchain and quantum market along with pitches from The Europas shortlisted startups.
Speakers:
Chris O’Brien
European Correspondent
VentureBeat
Moderator
Keld van Schreven
Managing Partner
KR1
THE PATHFOUNDER WORKSHOPS
The Pathfounder Workshops
Prior to the awards there are unique, premium material occasions The Pathfounder, designed be a “quick download” into the European tech scene for founders wanting to raise cash or boost their business.
Thu Jun 18, 11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Minutes)
The Europas Pathfounder Workshop: Comms for Startups— What we discuss when we discuss PR
When it comes to start-ups, this term typically gets bandied about as if cracking “PR” will lead to a flood of clients or partners and propel start-ups to incredibly fame.
Fri Jun 19, 11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Minutes)
The Europas Pathfounder Workshop: Fulfill journalism
Tech reporters speak about what makes an excellent news or features story and how to get their attention.
Mon Jun 22, 11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas Pathfounder Workshop: Working Out with VCs
11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas Pathfounder Workshop: Crossing the Chasm– Making the Leap to Series B and Beyond
With investments slowing down, we invite a panel of leading investors to go over how they are navigating these times and what they are looking for when presently investing.
Wed Jun 24, 11: 00 Am –11: 40 Am GMT 1 (40 Min)
The Europas Pathfounder Workshop: How We Scaled— 3 Previous Europas Winners Share Their Journey to the Top
THE AWARDS
The Awards themselves will be revealed live on 25 th June at an online occasion which will include special visitors, and live home entertainment
Thu Jun 25, 6: 30 Pm — 7: 30 Pm GMT 1 ( 1 Hour)
The Europas Tech Start-up Awards 2020
Join us to hear who’s won and have a celebratory virtual beverage.
After a years of identifying the most ingenious tech startups in Europe consisting of Spotify, TransferWise, Soundcloud and Babylon Health, The Europas has shown itself capable of discovering Europe’s most popular start-ups.
Here are the shortlisted entries for The Europas Awards 2020:
Hottest AgTech/ FoodTech Startup
ConstellR
Earth Rover
iFarm
Planted
Most Popular Social Development
Aidonic
Amicable
DataSwift
Farewill
Hottest ClimateTech/ Green/ CleanTech Start-up
Cervest
GreyParrot
Hawa Dawa
Solytic
SpaceTech
Angoka
FocalPoint
SatelliteVu
Most Popular CyberTech Startup
Aloha Web Browser
Buguroo
Picus Security
Swidch
Most Popular Sustainability Tech
Infinited Fiber Company
Little Black Door
Otrium
Peel Pioneers
Hottest EdTech Start-up
Blackbullion
CoachHub
Life Based Worth
Lingoda
SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness
Most Popular AI
Builder.ai
Monolith AI
Primarily AI
Papercup
Sonantic
Speechly
Veriff
Most Popular FinTech Start-up
Fintech OS
Financing Choices
Holvi
TaxScouts
WeVat
YuLife
Hottest Blockchain
Fireblocks
Trustology
Ubirch
Nexus Mutual
Most Popular GovTech, Public, Civic, RegTech Start-up
Apiax
Apolitical
Cyan Forensics
Parlia
Seed Legals
Hottest Quantum
IQM
Oxford Quantum Circuits
Phasecraft
Rahko
Hottest HealthTech Startup
Axial3D
Foodmarble
Basic Surgery
Joint Academy
Patchwork Health
Medshr
Siilo
Hottest Accelerator
ATI Boeing
Entrepreneur First
Creators Factory
Seraphim Space Camp
SetSquared Bristol
Startup Wise Guys
Hottest Movement/ Travel Tech Start-up
Cake
Dott
Einride
Tier Mobile
Hottest Seed
Cavalry Ventures
Entrepreneur First
Forward Partners
Kima Ventures
Playfair Capital
Most Popular PropTech
GoodMonday
Home.ht
MQube
Tiko
Hottest VC
Accel
Balderton
EQT Ventures
Draper Esprit
IDInvest
Joyance
Northzone
Target International
Most popular RetailTech, eCommerce Tech Start-up
Trouva
Typology
Ave Edam
Hottest Unicorn
Bolt
DoctoLib
Klarna
Meero
Most Popular SaaS or B2B Start-up
Akur8
AnyDesk
Chattermill
Dixa
Funnel
Huub
Keylight
Polystream
Pathfounder of the Year
Dom Hallas, Coadec
Kinga Staniilawska
Richard Godfrey
Taavet Hinrikus
TechCrunch.
