Data Startup Challenge

How to Enter

Finalist Presentations
April 7, 2025

Who Can Enter

The I-COM Data Startup Challenge is specifically aimed at Startups with products and services for the Smart Data Marketing space.

For this Challenge, only the Startups with the following 3 criteria can enter:

Product is live in the market, at least having one client = 1 case study
The company is less than 4 years old
Annual revenue is less than US$ 2.5 million

Benefits of Participating

Connect with potential clients during our Summit and help propel your company to the next level of development
The Data Startup Challenge has been the catalyst for a number of large and exciting new partnerships.
Be center stage as one of the world's leading Data Startups and, potentially, winners of the I-COM Data Startup Challenge.
To use the industry recognized branding “I-COM Award Winner” across your internal and external communications.
Enhance your personal brand and your business's reputation.

Competition Framework

Round 1

All the entries submitted to the I-COM Data Startup Challenge are evaluated by our prestigious Jury Members, who then choose the Official Selection Finalists according to the scores given.

Round 2

The Official Selection Finalists are invited to register and attend the I-COM Summit Experience in order to participate in the 2nd Round of the competition, which comprises giving a 7 minute presentation live before the Jury. At this stage, the Jury will assign scores based on the presentations.

The winner will be announced at the special Gala Awards Dinner of the I-COM Summit Experience.