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Наталя ХандусенкоStartup
20 January 2026, 08:52
2026-01-20
Applications for the IT Arena Warsaw Startup Competition have started: how to become a participant and compete for a $5 million investment fund
The IT Arena Warsaw will host an international startup competition, the IT Arena Warsaw Startup Competition, which is open to teams from different countries in Europe and beyond.
The IT Arena Warsaw will host an international startup competition, the IT Arena Warsaw Startup Competition, which is open to teams from different countries in Europe and beyond.
The competition will be held in a single track, where both general and dual-use startups will compete. This format combines civil and defense technologies and creates a space for presenting dual-use solutions to international investors.
"Today, it is critically important for startups to have access to international investors and markets, especially in the early stages of scaling. IT Arena Warsaw Startup Competition gives teams from Ukraine and Europe the opportunity to make themselves known in an international environment, receive quality feedback, and build long-term partnerships," notes Igor Markevich, Program Lead IT Arena Warsaw.
Startups that meet the following criteria are invited to participate in the IT Arena Warsaw Startup Competition:
have confirmed sales of at least $10,000 or have attracted external investments of $25,000 or more;
the total amount of attracted investments does not exceed $5,000,000;
the startup was founded no earlier than 2021;
one or more team members may be present at the IT Arena in Warsaw;
The founders and/or team members are not citizens of Russia or Belarus.
Within the framework of IT Arena Warsaw, startups present their solutions to international investors in Poland, opening up opportunities for cooperation with European funds and strategic partners.
The IT Arena Warsaw Startup Competition prize pool is $20,000 and continues to grow. In addition, participants will compete for a $5,000,000 investment fund, which is also in the scaling phase.
It is important to note that participation in the Startup Expo Pack format does not guarantee entry into the Startup Competition. To participate in the startup competition, you must submit a separate application and pass the selection process.