Step-by-step guide

Step 1

Deadline to apply for the Startup Competition is October 4th, 2012. Your project will be

reviewed by the Expert Committee, which will give a verdict within 10 working days.

Go to Submission section and apply for startup competition.

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Step 2

There are 3 different answers that you can receive:1. you were selected to TOP-150 startups of IDCEE 20122. you were not selected, unfortunately ;(3. your project is under consideration. We’ll contact you as soon as final decision is

made.

Receive an email from Organizing Committee.

If you were selected to participate in our Startup Competition, CONGRATULATIONS! You are among the best

startups of IDCEE 2012!

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Step 3

You will be eligible to participate in the Conference only after the payment is

received by the Organizers. The deadline for payment is 2 weeks after the date of

confirmation, but not later than October 7th, 2012.

Make Payment for participation in Startup Competition.

€199*This includes participation of 2 members of a startup team, a

stand in the Startup Alley.Since stands for startups in the Startup Alley will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, startups who make the payment early, will get the best places. We will inform you about your allotted place in the Startup Alley three days before the Conference starting date.

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Step 4

If your team consists of more than 2 members, additional members will be given a

50% discount on a ticket.

Provide information about a second member of your startup.

First NameLast NameEmailCountryCityCompany NameCompany URLPositionPhone Number

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Step 5

Both of these documents shall be in English. For the recommendations on how to

prepare a presentation of your startup, please go to the Startup>Requirements

Section of the IDCEE website http://idcee.org/startups/requirements.htm

Send Executive summary (2-3 pages) and PPT presentation (5-6 slides) of your project.

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Step 6

Demo should be a part of your startup presentation.

Prepare a demo version of your product.

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Step 7

Your stand will be 1,20m x1,20m in size. You’ll have a separate internet line and at

least two electricity sockets as well as 2 chairs and a round table.

Prepare related materials for the Conference

e.g. banners, posters, projectors, flash-drives, laptops, business cards, flags, T-shirts with logo of your startup etc.

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Step 8

Please make sure you follow the recommendations from our Learning Center

http://idcee.org/startups/materials.htm

Prepare your pitch and practice, practice, practice.

The 12 finalists, who will be pitching on the main stage, will be divided in two sections, which will be announced during the first and the second day respectively. If you were selected to pitch, make sure you have your pitching presentation on file and you are well-prepared for tricky questions from our judges.

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Step 9

Don’t forget to visit our after-parties for more networking and fun atmosphere.

Come to IDCEE 2012 in “ACCO International” in Kiev on

October 18-19th, 2012 at 9am.

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