Burning Heroes Startup Awards 2025 Launches in Lisbon

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The Burning Heroes Startup Awards 2025 is set to ignite the Lisbon startup scene, bringing together top early-stage founders, leading investors, and key industry players. This founder-led, non-commercial competition offers a rare opportunity for emerging startups to pitch their vision, gain strategic investor feedback, and build global connections.

A Competition Built by Founders, for Founders

Unlike traditional pitch contests, Burning Heroes champions radical inclusion and meaningful support. Startups compete not just for recognition, but for real investor access, hands-on mentorship, and strategic partnerships to help them scale.

A Global Investment Network at the Final Pitch

On March 14, 2025, five standout startups will pitch live in Lisbon before a high-profile panel of VCs and startup leaders, including representatives from Shilling VC, Olisipo Way, AltaIR Capital, Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Ocean Capital, Orion VC, and more.

Competition Timeline:

  • March 3: Application deadline
  • March 10: Selection of five finalists
  • March 14: Live Pitch Event in Lisbon – Winners will be awarded in three categories:
                Best Business Model
                Best Product
                Best Pre-Seed Concept

Why It Matters

Early-stage funding is tougher than ever. Burning Heroes offers a direct path to investor attention, expert advisory sessions, media exposure, and exclusive partner perks. This is not just a competition — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of industry leaders.

Join us. Apply now or learn more at burningheroes.com

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