StartUP WarmUP 2024

We hope your summer is going well and your startup is thriving.

Value Network is proud to announce the fourth edition of StartUp WarmUp. On September 26th we welcome an audience of entrepreneurs, investors, students and other like minded professionals to Irish College Leuven.


The registration for StartUp WarmUp is now open.

What is it?

🚀 Pitch your startup in front of a professional jury and a full house 
🚀 Socialize with investors and expand your professional network 
🚀 End the night with a networking session

What do we expect from you as a pitcher? 
🚀 Mark your calendar on September 26th between 18:00 - 22:00
🚀 Prepare a 3-minute pitch to blow away the jury and public
🚀 You can bring a prop to the stage, but please note that we cannot accommodate PowerPoint presentations.

What’s in it for you?

🚀 Tell people about your startup and get the ball rolling
🚀 Get feedback from experts in and outside your industry
🚀 Develop crucial insights by presenting in front of an intercultural and diverse audience
🚀 Grow your professional network
🚀 Inspire and be inspired
🚀 Listen to other presenters and learn about trends

What can you expect from us?

🚀 Feedback from the jury plus over 100 attendees in your mailbox after the event
🚀 Your pitch is recorded from various camera angles
🚀 Free entrance at the event for you and 1 colleague/ friend
🚀 Welcome drink + delicious food with all the pitchers
🚀 A chance to win awesome prizes that will be revealed later, stay tuned!


To get more information about the event and get to know our confirmed Jury members and prizes, head on to our Events page where you can also check out the after movie from last year’s edition to get an appetizer.


NOTE: The city of Leuven hosts many international students and young professionals. To include both local and international startups/scaleups equally, the event will be in English. Therefore, all the presentations and pitches must be in English.





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