Compete at Battleground: EMEA

Do you have what it takes?

During Battleground: EMEA, six companies have nine minutes each to demonstrate their innovations to a panel of sometimes ruthless and uncensored judges, and the cheers or jeers of a live audience. The event provides startups with an affordable and not-to-be-missed opportunity to connect with the travel industry's most influential audience.

In the end, only the most promising company wins the right to move on to compete in Phocuswright’s Summit: EMEA at Phocuswright Europe, where they will demonstrate on the main stage in front of the most discerning audience in travel.

Cost:  

Zero. There are no fees to apply or pitch at Battleground: EMEA.

CRITERIA:

To be eligible for Battleground: EMEA, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Startup company 48 months or younger (exceptions will be considered)

• Based in Europe, Middle East or Africa (EMEA)

• Company has not raised more than €2.5 million in funding

• Must pass a thorough and rigorous Phocuswright screening

To be considered, a qualifying innovation must also:

• Be oriented toward establishing B2B relationships with OTAs, tour operators, travel agencies and TMCs

• Be a new travel product or service based on innovative technology

• Significantly influence how travelers research, plan, purchase, organize, experience or share their trips

• Impact the state-of-the-art in its target market

• Change the dynamics of the marketplace

• Implement new ideas and introduce new concepts that create value

BENEFITS:

• A chance to win a spot at Summit: EMEA 2021

• One registration to Phocuswright Europe 2021 (value €1899)

• Ten-minute session demonstrating to and interacting with travel executives, potential investors and media

• Video recording of demonstration

• Logo and link on the conference website and online platform

• Company profile on website and online platform

• Listing in all program schedules

• Coordinated social media campaigns

• Interview with a PhocusWire editor, video of interview and article posted to PhocusWire post-event

The winning innovator at the first ever Battleground: EMEA at Travel Technology Europe is Iomob. Iomob has built a next generation enterprise grade Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform offered to major transportation and travel industry clients. Congratulations to Iomob, who will move on to compete at Innovation Summit: EMEA at Phocuswright Europe 2020.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PREVIOUS BATTLEGROUND: EMEA WINNERS

(EVENT HELD AT THE PHOCUSWRIGHT EUROPE CONFERENCE)