Welcome to Startup World BTF26!

This open call is designed to identify and connect AI-driven startups with real business challenges, acceleration opportunities, and potential corporate pilots.

By completing the form below, you acknowledge that your submission will add your startup to the Startup World ecosystem and that you may be considered for the BTF 2026 AI Acceleration Program and future initiatives led by imatch. Submission does not commit you to a specific program or timeline. Thank you.

Your startup

Startup Name

Website

Country

Year founded

Are you legally registered and operating?

Current Stage

Idea

MVP

Early Traction

Growth

Scale

Founder / CEO name

Co-founders names and roles (if applicable)

Founder email

Full-time or part-time founder?

Current team size

Founder's Linkedin

Your solution

What problem are you solving?

What is your target sector/customer? (select as many as needed)

Construction & Real Estate

Energy & Utilities

Financial Services & Insurance

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Logistics & Supply Chain

Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Mobility & Transportation

Retail & E-commerce

Telecommunications & Media

Tourism & Hospitality

Cybersecurity

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software / SaaS

Human Resources & Workforce

Legal & Compliance

Marketing & Sales

Climate & Environment

Education & EdTech

Public Sector & Smart Cities

Social Impact & GovTech

Sustainability & ESG

Responsible AI

Other (please specify below)

What is your solution or product?

What makes it unique or differentiated?

Your technology

Type of AI used

Product status (choose your Technology Readiness Level according to the list below):

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Support materials (PDF with pitch deck and demo/product link)

Where you fit

What would you hope to gain from an acceleration or corporate-pilot program? (select as many as needed)

Corporate pilot

Customer validation

Go-to-market support

Network & Partnerships

Advising & Mentorship

Visibility & promotion

Investment exposure

Other (please specify below)

How you found us

How did you hear about this open call?

Building The Future Website

Partner (please specify below)

Newsletter

Social Media

Word of Mouth

Other

Data & Permissions

I consent to the storage and processing of my data for evaluation purposes and agree to be contacted regarding programs, pilots, and future opportunities.

Yes

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I have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

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