Announcements

March 17, 2024

Republic of Korea, UNDP and Extreme Tech Challenge launch tech startup competition to drive SDG 16 solutions

The Government of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), announces a new and impactful initiative: The Peace, Justice & Inclusive Society Startup Competition, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge. This competition is a concerted effort to align technological innovation with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on SDG 16. SDG 16 aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Startups worldwide are invited to participate in this competition, offering an extraordinary opportunity […]
March 2, 2024

Extreme Tech Challenge Announces Event Partnership with NVIDIA for the 2024 GTC AI Conference

Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is thrilled to announce it will be an event partner for the upcoming NVIDIA GTC AI Conference, scheduled to take place in San Jose March 18-21, aiming to drive innovation and transformative solutions in the field of AI and computing. The GTC AI Conference, hosted at the San Jose Convention Center, is set to be a pivotal gathering for AI and computing professionals. The conference will feature a keynote by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and includes over 900 sessions, more than 200 exhibits, and a variety of technical workshops and unique networking events. Attendees will have […]
February 12, 2024

Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Innovation in Climate Tech: CES 2024 Recap

CES® 2024, the apex of tech innovation and entrepreneurship, concluded recently, provided a unique opportunity for networking, showcasing finalists from the Deep Tech Climate Innovations Startup Challenge.
February 1, 2024

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: EarthEn

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2024 Winner of the Deep Tech Climate Innovations Startup Challenge - EarthEn!
January 26, 2024

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: Sustainable Planet

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2023 World Food Forum Startup Innovation Award Winner -Sustainable Planet!
January 19, 2024

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: Stellapps

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2023 Winner, Better Life Category, UN World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards by XTC -Stellapps!
January 8, 2024

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: Zebra CropBank

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2023 Winner, Better Production Category, UN World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards by XTC - Zebra CropBank!
December 20, 2023

Register to Attend the CES Networking Reception and Deep Tech Climate Startup Challenge!

We’re putting the final touches on our first big event of 2024: the Extreme Tech Challenge Networking Reception and Deep Tech Climate Startup Challenge at CES®, the world’s largest tech expo and global stage of innovation.
December 18, 2023

Deep Tech Climate Innovations Challenge: Finalists Announced 🎉

Congratulations to the Top 8 Finalists of the Deep Tech Climate Innovations Challenge, presented by Cadence Foundation by Cadence Design Systems.
December 5, 2023

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: Organicin Scientific

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2023 Winner, Better Environment Category, UN World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards by XTC, Organicin Scientific!
November 15, 2023

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: Elephantech

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2023 Runner-Up Winner of XTC Japan, Elephantech!
November 6, 2023

Extreme Tech Challenge and Cadence Foundation Join Forces to Accelerate Climate Tech Solutions

The Deep Tech Climate Innovations Challenge, powered by design innovation champions Cadence Foundation of Cadence Design Systems, aims to make a significant step forward in the quest for sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.
November 2, 2023

Extreme Tech Startup Spotlight: BeFC

This week in our Startup Spotlight blog series is our 2022 XTC Cleantech & Energy Category Runner-Up, BeFC!
October 31, 2023

Life Sciences Startup Competition at TechBBQ 2023

The Extreme Tech Challenge Life Sciences Startup Competition, generously supported by Novo Nordisk Foundation and presented at TechBBQ in Copenhagen, Denmark’s quintessential startup summit, delivered nothing short of sheer amazement.
October 24, 2023

2023 World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards Finals

The third annual World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards featured eight dynamic startup finalists, each offering innovative solutions to a pressing global challenge: sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.

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