Startup Pitch Track

May 8-9th – Vienna, Austria

Become one of 8 European startups to join us in Vienna at the LEAD TODAY. SHAPE TOMORROW. conference to pitch your idea to investors!

We will be updating here when applications are live.

What you bring to the table

Innovation & Scalability

For startups with innovative products or services with scalable business models. You have a big vision and are ready to take on Venture Capital investors in order to grow.

Diversity

Diversity in the startup ecosystem exists – and we are prioritizing it! This is why in 2025, we are looking for gender-diverse teams with highly innovative and scalable ideas.

Positive Impact

We want to see startups that aim to make a positive impact on society, focus on diversity or sustainability, and operate within the areas of Climate Tech, Health Tech & Fem Tech, Education & HR, Fintech & Insurtech or Circular Economy.

What we promise

Attractive Prizes

The winners of the Startup Pitch Track will be awarded great prizes from LTST and ecosystem partners. Plus, the best 30 applicants receive a free ticket to LTST!

Visibility

Female Founders will feature the 30 most promising startups received in the applications across its channels, which are currently followed by over 80k entrepreneurial minds! Check our last year’s report here! 

Spotlight on YOU

The startups participating in the LTST Pitch Track have the opportunity to present themselves in front of a selected VC jury and other investors in order to attract investment.

Our #LTST24 Winners

Are you a female-led or gender-diverse startup trying to solve the world’s most pressing challenges? Then we want you!

We are looking for 12 European startups (6 pre-seed and 6 seed) to join us in Vienna at the LEAD TODAY. SHAPE TOMORROW. conference and pitch their ideas to investors live in Vienna!

Download the

LTST24 Rising Startups report

Meet the 30 Rising Startups that are redefining the status quo in European tech

30 incredible startups were hand-picked from over 250 applications to the LTST24 Startup Pitch Track by renowned ecosystem players. They were rated on their innovation, scalability, and positive impact.

Trouble downloading? Use this link here