Announcements

In partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and sponsored by ADM, Kilburn & Strode, Next Tech Food Factories, Smart Sensors 4 Agri Food, HIGHFIVE, QING Forward Engineering and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Innovation Lab, we congratulate the semi-finalists of the fourth annual World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards! 🎖️ World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards semi-finalists in four new categories This year we introduce four new categories: Digital Innovation in Food Processing, Empowering Women in Agrifood Systems, Food Loss and Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow.   🚀 DIGITAL INNOVATION IN FOOD […]

  In an agreement aimed at driving innovative climate solutions, the U.S. Department of State and Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for XTC to join the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) public-private partnership. This strategic partnership will amplify the efforts of climate-focused entrepreneurs worldwide by providing unparalleled access to expertise, resources, and networking opportunities. Joining Forces with Industry Leaders XTC now joins an esteemed cohort of CCE partners, including Google, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Microsoft, Good Machine, General Electric, NVIDIA, and over 20 other industry leaders. These organizations bring a wealth of subject-matter expertise, resources, and […]

The anticipation has been palpable as the Global Deep Tech Startup Competition reached a pivotal milestone this week. From a pool of hundreds of ambitious applications, five standout startups have risen to the top. These finalists are set to pitch their groundbreaking innovations in AI, robotics, and semiconductors to an esteemed audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders at 4:20 pm, June 20, on the Growth Quarters stage at the TNW Conference. The competition has been fierce, underscoring the depth and breadth of talent within the deep tech sector. Each of the finalists brings a unique vision and technological prowess […]

NVIDIA GTC 2024 was a fusion of startups, innovation, technology, and impactful solutions. Central to the excitement was the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), which showcased promising ventures through the Sustainable Futures Startup Showcase and the Climate AI Startup Demo at AI Nations and Sustainable Futures Day. Spotlight on Sustainable Startups The Startup Showcase saw a strong presence from Team XTC, with Co-founder and legendary venture capitalist Bill Tai and Executive Managing Director Victoria Slivkoff engaging in an insightful fireside chat. Director Secorro Green played a key role in hosting the event. Startups from the NVIDIA Inception program, including Bug Mars, […]

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands – March 27, 2024 – The Next Web The Next Web (TNW) Conference, one of Europe’s leading tech festivals and subsidiary of the Financial Times, and Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world’s largest startup ecosystem for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges, are excited to announce their program partnership. The TNW Conference, a two-day technology event where industry leaders and tech enthusiasts alike come together to explore how tech will help us reclaim the future, takes place June 20–21, 2024.  Global Deep Tech Startup Competition Finale: Thursday, June 20, 4:20 – 5:00pm  | Growth Quarters Stage Startups aligned with […]

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.

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 […]

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.