PODIM, one of the most influential startup and tech events in Central and Eastern Europe, is already in the works and will take place in Maribor, Slovenia. It brings together startups, investors, corporations, mentors and renowned speakers from all over the world. Mark the dates between 12 and 14 May 2025 in your calendar, but if you're a startup, make sure you apply first!

Applications for startups and scaleups are now open

The PODIM team has already rolled up their sleeves this year and opened applications for startups and scaleups for next year's event. They're giving you an excellent opportunity to make a headstart into 2025!

Are you a startup or a scaleup? Apply because we can:

• Introduce you to more than 100 reputable investors (get ready for many 1:1 meetings with them),

• Connect you with top experts, managers, and serial entrepreneurs in your field who can give you invaluable feedback on your product or service,

• Help you meet potential new business partners and gain new and practical first-hand knowledge.

apply now! 

Podim for startups

Podim is more than just an event; it’s a gateway to global investors, established companies, and countless partnership opportunities.

The Podim Deal Room allows you to pre-schedule unlimited one-on-one meetings with investors, corporate representatives, and successful entrepreneurs. With over 1,300 meetings in just two days, Podim is the ultimate hub for startups seeking investments and regional partners.

Mentorship: Gain exclusive access to insights and solutions from over 80 distinguished speakers from top-tier companies and organizations. Whether you’re tackling product development, legal hurdles, or sales strategies, they’ll help you pave the way to success.

Podim Pitching Competition: The stage is set for the boldest startups from Central and Eastern Europe to present to a panel of top-tier investors. Only one will emerge as the winner!

Podim is opening its doors to new partners

If you think that Podim can also contribute to your business goals, you can still join as a partner to help shape Podim 2025. By becoming a partner, you will gain many opportunities for exposure and networking. More importantly, the event can be an opportunity to kick-start innovation in your business. Companies are increasingly focusing on breakthrough innovations that go beyond the boundaries of their core business. To this end, they are purposefully building an ecosystem of innovation partners in which startups & scaleups are an important stakeholder. What do you think?

Many companies also take advantage of Podim as an innovative "teambuilding" opportunity to gain motivation and inspiration and learn and network with stakeholders in the international startup ecosystem. 

If you want to find out more about the collaboration options, click here to find out more and reserve your call.

See you there?