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COMING 2026
Our 2026 schedule is locked, and we’re heading to Japan, Korea, Sweden, Austria and the USA for a new season of pitch events, founder spotlights and game-changing XTC experiences.
EXTREME TECH CHALLENGE
The world's largest startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges.
Past events
October 15, 2025
Rome
of the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization’s World Food Forum
Organization’s World Food Forum
January 7, 2025
CES 2025, Eureka Park of Venetian Expo, Level 1, Hall G 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169
The Semiconductors & AI Innovation Startup Cup focuses on two competition tracks, Semiconductors and Ecosystem and AI & Data Infrastructure. Special Award: Data Center Efficiency.
October 28, 2024
San Francisco, California
At The Semiconductors & AI Innovation Forum we announced and showcased the Top 8 Startup Finalists of the Semi & AI for Climate Startup Cup.
October 16 2024
Rome
The World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards showcased breakthrough innovations in AgTech & Food in the following categories: 1) Digital Innovation in Food Processing, 2) Empowering Women in AgriFood Systems, 3) Food Loss, 4) Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow.
September 2024
United Nations, New York City
A new and impactful initiative from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
June 20, 2024
Amsterdam
Thought leadership from tech titans, in-depth discussions with Europe’s leading VCs, and the inaugural Global Deep Tech Startup Competition, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge, culminated at TNW Conference, one of Europe’s leading tech festivals.