Four days of pitches. The top 15 startups take the stage each day — 60 across the event — every one pre-screened by leading universities, pitching to investors, family offices and corporate buyers. SMEs are showcased separately in Pavilion 9.
Pre-screened by universities ◆ 15 per day ◆ 60 total ◆ Investor-ready
Each day a fresh cohort of 15 pre-screened startups pitches to investors, family offices and corporate buyers — building to the finals on Tuesday.
Every startup on stage has been reviewed and pre-screened by leading university partners — so investors meet a curated, investor-ready cohort.
Startups apply to the Pitch Arena through the application portal.
University partners screen submissions for team, traction and viability.
The top 15 per day are selected — 60 across the four days.
Selected startups pitch live to investors, family offices and buyers.
The Pitch Arena invites leading universities and their entrepreneurship centres to act as screening partners and nominate startups.
Universities & innovation centres — become a screening partner →
Beyond the pitch arena, Monday & Tuesday host the B2B programme — financial services, bespoke services for startups, the investor summit, and a Tuesday bespoke-services presentation. Not limited to the topics below.
A dedicated, high-level investor summit running alongside the pitch arena — connecting venture capital, family offices and angels with pre-screened, investor-ready startups.
Monday – Tuesday · By Invitation OnlyInvestor summit & B2B access by invitation or special ticket. Enquiries: info@gotoapex.com
Venture capital firms and angel investors seeking pre-screened, investor-ready startups.
Private capital looking for early and growth-stage opportunities.
Corporates and strategic partners scouting innovation and acquisition targets.
Looking for SMEs & established businesses? Visit Pavilion 9 · TEC-MAR.
Post what you offer and what you're looking for — then get matched with the right partners, buyers and exhibitors. Register your interest to take part.
This pavilion is actively seeking:
Create your profile, post your offers and what you're looking for, and connect with partners before and during the event.
Register via myapex.me →Buy directly from exhibitors on the pavilion shop floor — and browse the full directory of brands and services.
Apply to pitch, partner as a screening university, or join as an investor. Every startup on stage is pre-screened and investor-ready.