PBW: Start in block

 7th Edition

Web3’s Largest Startup Competition

Compete for $10M+ in prizes and pitch on the Louvre stage before the world’s most influential investors, founders, and innovators.
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Compete for $10M+ in prizes and pitch on the Louvre stage before the world’s most influential investors, founders, and innovators.

Why Apply To Start In Block

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Secure
Funding

Compete for $10M+ in prizes, grants, and credits designed to accelerate your growth, plus mentoring from leading Web3 investors.

Pitch At
The Louvre

Take the spotlight at Paris Blockchain Week and present your vision to thousands of founders, investors, and industry leaders.

Meet
Global VCs

Build direct relationships with top-tier VCs, angel investors, and ecosystem funds actively investing in frontier technologies and high-growth startups.

Join the
Protocol Village

Showcase your project inside PBW’s dedicated startup zone and connect with protocols, ecosystems, and global media.

Fueling the Builders
of Tomorrow

1000+ startups will compete for a chance to win from $10M+ in funding, grants, mentorship, and many more prizes that foster real growth.
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500K in funding
$200K Funding
$1M Grants in Cloud Credits
300K Credits
$100K in Grant
$200K Funding
$100K Funding
$250K Funding
$200K Funding
$200K Funding
$250K Funding
$50K+ Scholarships
$200K Funding
Media Grants
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Mentorship
Mentorship
Mentorship
Mentorship
Finalist Report
Delphi PRO
TV Show
Solana Incubation
Pro Listing
Prediction Market
Office Space
Scholarship
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Winners At Start In Block

Selection Process

Apply NowGrab your Startup Ticket
Application
1st Nov-28th Feb

01

Submissions are open exclusively
to early-stage Web3 startups.
Eligibility criteria:
  • Funding: Companies with less
    than $5 million in.
  • ⁠Age: Less than 4 years old.
Selection
10th-25th March

02

Sponsors will select the 12 finalists
to pitch, via the Top100 deal-flow.
Feedback Opportunity:
‍Investors provide tips and feedback to
the selected projects.
Finalist Announcement: The top 12
finalists will be officially announced
on March 25th.
Startup Pitch
16th April | Founders Stage

03

Live on stage before
investors and experts.
Founder Presentations: 12 Finalist
founders will pitch their startup.
Q&A: Following each pitch, there will be
a short Q&A session.
Jury's Insights: The jury's experts will
share their views and ranking.
1-1 Discussions: Investors will have the
opportunity for separate in-depth chat
with the founders.
Finals
16th April

04

Where the top founders
compete for the crown.
Pitching Opportunity: The three
winning founders will have the
opportunity to pitch in front of Paris
Blockchain Week Summit attendees.
Final Jury Evaluation: The last jury
will evaluate the pitches and elect
the final winner.
Application
1st Nov-28th Feb

01

Selection
10th-25th March

02

Startup Pitch
16th April | Founders Stage

03

Finals
16th April

04

Submissions are open exclusively
to early-stage Web3 startups.
Eligibility criteria:
  • Funding: Companies with less
    than $5 million in.
  • ⁠Age: Less than 4 years old.
Sponsors will select the 12 finalists
to pitch, via the Top100 deal-flow.
Feedback Opportunity:
‍Investors provide tips and feedback to
the selected projects.
Finalist Announcement: The top 12
finalists will be officially announced
on March 25th.
Live on stage before
investors and experts.
Founder Presentations: 12 Finalist
founders will pitch their startup.
Q&A: Following each pitch, there will be
a short Q&A session.
Jury's Insights: The jury's experts will
share their views and ranking.
1-1 Discussions: Investors will have the
opportunity for separate in-depth chat
with the founders.
Where the top founders
compete for the crown.
Pitching Opportunity: The three
winning founders will have the
opportunity to pitch in front of Paris
Blockchain Week Summit attendees.
Final Jury Evaluation: The last jury
will evaluate the pitches and elect
the final winner.

2026 Tracks To
Be Revealed Soon

In 2025, over 1,000 startups from across the globe applied to join the competition, showcasing innovation across DeFi, infrastructure, gaming, and real-world assets.
‍
From these, the top 100 were carefully reviewed by leading investors, and just 12 visionary founders earned the chance to pitch live before a jury of industry leaders and VCs at Paris Blockchain Week.

Their ideas shaped conversations, inspired investors, and set the stage for the builders defining the next era of Web3.

Meet The
Previous Winners

2025
2024
2023
Glider: Your crypto investment portfolio, automated. Raised $4M in a round led by a16z CSX.
Almanax: An AI Security Engineer fixing vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Trusted by 900+ security engineers from Solana, Aptos, Privy, and more.
EarnOs:Transforming the digital ad industry with zkTLS. Trusted by 150 brands and 3M+ users through its Internet Rewards Program.
CrossCurve:Enabling low-slippage cross-chain swaps of any assets using Curve’s deep liquidity pools ($2B+ TVL). Raised $8.5M in a seed round led by Curve and Kenetic.
Bitstack: Empowering everyone to take control of their money through Bitcoin savings. France’s #1 Bitcoin app, Bitstack raised €5M to reinvent the bank of tomorrow.
Reveel: The global omnichain payments ID connecting people across networks with one-click cross-chain payments. Backed by Yzi Labs, Reveel reached $180M+ in annualized volume through Reva AI.
Zyfi: Building seamless on-chain experiences powered by Native AA and Intents. Recently unveiled ZyfAI and reached $8M TVL optimizing on-chain yield.
Xverse: A specialized Bitcoin wallet for effortless interaction with Bitcoin NFTs and Web3 services. Recently secured $5M from Jump Capital after emerging as the leading Bitcoin ecosystem wallet.
Bubblemap: Visualizing DeFi through real-time data and mapping tools to help users navigate the Web3 ecosystem. Introduced $BMT and launched their v2 Intel Desk.
Staex: Fast, low-cost cross-chain trading with seamless access to decentralized liquidity. Continues to drive scalable DePIN infrastructure across networks.

Unmatched Visibility At
The PBW Protocol Village

Showcase your product, pitch directly to investors, and form partnerships that drive real growth at the Protocol Village.

It’s where top funds discover emerging startups, and where your project earns the visibility and connections it deserves.
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Showcase your product, pitch directly to investors, and form partnerships that drive real growth at the Protocol Village.

It’s where top funds discover emerging startups, and where your project earns the visibility and connections it deserves.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Who can apply?

Any startup less than 5 years old and with under $5 million raised in total funding.

How are finalists selected?

The Top 100 startups are selected collaboratively by Paris Blockchain Week, its partners, and sponsors. From these, the 12 finalists are chosen by all participating investors (VIP Investor Ticket holders).

What are the key dates?

  • February 28: Applications close
  • March 10: Top 100 startups revealed
  • March 25: 12 finalists announced
  • April 15–16: Finalists pitch live on stage at Paris
    Blockchain Week

Is there a fee?

Applying to the Startup Competition is completely free. To attend Paris Blockchain Week, startups can request a discounted ticket through the same application form.

Ready to pitch your startup
in front of the world?

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