Spark! Pitch event: Defence & (Cyber)Security

The ultimate pitch event for early-stage tech start-ups. Ten start-ups will have the chance to pitch their innovative ideas.

SPARK! is a pitch event specifically aimed at early-stage tech start-ups. Ten start-ups will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas to an audience of 60 participants:

Corporate Innovators, Seed-Stage Investors, Corporate Buyers, CTOs, Professionals

SPARK! offers a unique opportunity to get to know tech start-ups better. The start-ups are selected from the five Flemish provinces.

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When?

The fourth edition of the SPARK! session will take place on Wednesday 24 June from 4 pm to 8 pm, followed by drinks and snacks

Who?

10 start-ups offering tech solutions in the fields of defence & (cyber) security. They have a product with market fit and are specifically looking for market validation, customers or funding.

SPARK! offers you the chance to get to know 10 start-ups better during a 7-minute pitch and a Q&A session.

Would you like to give a pitch at this event? Apply here

Fancy taking part?

Are you professionally interested in defence & (cyber) security as a corporate innovator, an SME manager or an investor / VC? Be sure to come and discover these top-class initiatives.

Participation costs €117 – if you are part of Hubs4Growth (resident or member of Hangar K, Limburg Startup/LRM incubator network, The Beacon, Wintercircus or Leuven MindGate), you can participate for free.

🚲🚗 HOW TO REACH THE BEACON - Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen

• TRAM: take tram 7 to stop Sint-Paulusplaats
• VELO: Velo station 049, Tolhuis / 050, Klapdorp / 058, Noorderterras
• BIKE: park your bike in the bikepark below the building
• CAR: parking Grote Markt - 10-minute walk
• ❗parking Rijnkaai ❗️is closed
• CAR: paid parking at The Beacon - Reserve here

Take note of the fact that The Beacon is located in the LEZ zone and that the rules regarding public parking have been made stricter.

❗️❗️ EVENT DISCLAIMER

Thank you for your interest in our event. Please review the following information before registering:

1. No-Show Fee: If you register but don't attend without canceling in advance, a 50 EUR fee will apply to cover planning and reservation costs. Please inform us if you can't attend to avoid this fee.
2. Cancellation: Cancellations must be made at least 48h in advance and through your Eventbrite ticket, not via email.
3. Photography and Recording: Photos, audio, and video may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to this use. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify the staff at the registration desk.

By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this information. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at the event.