GLOBAL
GRAND FINALE days
istanbul, turkey
17 - 18th september - 2024
HOSTED IN THE HEART OF turkey
The Global Grand Finale Days 2024 will be held in Istanbul, Turkey. All types of key stakeholders, such as VCs, Ecosystem Partners, and more, will attend the event. The event consists of breathtaking performances and mesmerising startups driven by talent and innovation from across the globe. Together we will embrace the rich tapestry of diversity and announced Global Finalists and Winners for this season.
are you coming to istanbul? check the events which are part of the global grand finale days
award show
tba september 2024
📍 Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage
investor meetup
tba september 2024
📍 TBA
summit
17th september 2024
📍 Zorlu PSM SkyLounge
gala dinner
tba september 2024
📍 Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage
after party
tba september 2024
📍 Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage
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GLOBAL CATEGORIES
Startup Of The Year
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A startup that inspires the next generation of founders while positively impacting the economy and the world in general. It is a product and/or service which is already a success on the market, disrupting its industry with an innovative approach.
BEST HEALTHTECH STARTUP
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A startup that inspires the next generation of founders by positively impacting the economy and the world in general. It should have a product and/or service that is already a success on the market, disrupting its industry with an innovative approach.
best newcomer
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A startup that inspires the next generation of founders by positively impacting the economy and the world in general. It should have a product and/or service that is already a success on the market, disrupting its industry with an innovative approach.
FOUNDER OF THE YEAR
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A startup founder or co-founder who has shown strong leadership skills and achieved exceptional business results while being an inspiration to their team and a role model for the next generation of founders.
Best greentech
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A startup that inspires the next generation of founders by positively impacting the economy and the world in general. It should have a product and/or service that is already a success on the market, disrupting its industry with an innovative approach.
INVESTOR OF THE YEAR
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An individual or company that has displayed the best investment acumen over the last year. This could be through an exit, early investment of a notable startup, or realization of an earlier investment.
BEST VERTECH STARTUP
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All regional winners which were part of a vertical category in their region/country will be placed in this category.These comprise the following categories: ESG Tech, Health Tech, Commerce Tech, Industrial Tech, The Master of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Best FinTech, Best HealthTech, Best AI/Machine Learning Startup.
BEST CO-WORKING SPACE
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A co-working space that deserves the recognition for its services, support, and resources to fast-growth startups, and for creating a culture and environment that fosters innovation and focuses on positively impacting the world.
DIVERSITY ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR
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An individual who is known for their outstanding achievements and contribution to the mission of empowering more women and/or members of underrepresented groups to become founders, investors and leaders in their local and/or international startup and innovation ecosystem.
ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR
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An individual known by its passion for entrepreneurship and ability as well as willingness to help startups and entrepreneurship grow.
Best WEB 3.0 and AI Startup
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A startup with an innovative addition to the global Web 3.0 or AI Scene that incorporates decentralization, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics at the core of its added value, in addition to a commitment to increased data security, scalability, and enhanced privacy.
BEST ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM
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A fixed-term, cohort-based, mentorship-driven program that helps and empowers entrepreneurs to foster the growth of their innovative companies by providing tools, resources, connections, knowledge and expertise.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
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A startup that got the most accumulated votes throughout the round.
WINNEr INTERVIEWS from last season
Kubik - Startup Of The Year
Draper B51 - Best VC
Petra Wolkenstein - Ecosystem Of The Year
Startup Wise Guys - Best Accelerator / Incubator Program
Emata - Best Newcomer
Bower - People’s Choice
Spirii - Best Green Tech Startup
Cerebra.ai - Best Vertech
gallery from global startup awards
