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Align with groundbreaking innovations on the<\/h2>\n

gleaming edge of travel tech<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

The Global Startup Pitch leverages the expertise of WiT, Phocuswright and industry partners to surface the most innovative technologies impacting travel today.\u00a0\u00a0Welcoming both travel and non-travel startups who believe their businesses have application in the travel industry, we will uncover gems in Americas, Europe, Middle East\/Africa and Asia Pacific. Accepted startups will gain access to a top-class network of judges, as well as data, insight, and exposure to investors and partners. The Global Startup Pitch Competition is part of our ongoing commitment to cultivating innovation including our WiT Bootcamps, Phocuswright Startup Program, Hot25 Startups, Summit, and an industry-driving global network of leaders on the gleaming edge of innovation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” 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Up to 20 Startups present their innovations to a global panel of judges in a formal online event. Up to 18 Startups will advance to the semifinals.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#000000″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_blank” overflow=”visible” el_class=”.pricing-box-padding” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”200″][vc_custom_heading text=”Semifinals” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1691476462975{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”August 24,
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Up to 18 selected Startups compete in a formal online event.\u00a0 Up to 6 will be selected to compete in the Grand Finals.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#000000″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_blank” overflow=”visible” el_class=”.pricing-box-padding” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”400″][vc_custom_heading text=”Grand Finals” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1675843168197{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”October 2\u20134,
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The finalists will complete in the Grand Finals during the live, in-person WiT Singapore Conference<\/strong>. One will be selected as the Startup of the Year and granted a presentation during The Phocuswright Conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#000000″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”.pricing-box-padding” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”400″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stage Time” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1677685080631{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”November 13-16,
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