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They dream it. They build it.
They change the game.
They dream it. They build it.
They change the game.
They dream it.
They build it.
They change the game.
START Global’s initiative for the 30 most promising
young talents shaping the next decade of innovation.
START Global’s initiative for the 30 most promising young talents shaping the next decade of innovation.
More than a program.
A mark of excellence.
More than a program.
A mark of excellence.
Gamechanger is START Global's initiative to recognize and connect the most exceptional young founders and future entrepreneurs. Each year, we select 30 individuals who are already shaping the future or about to do so. They become part of an exclusive network of visionaries, investors, and builders who redefine what innovation means.
Gamechanger is START Global's initiative to recognize and connect the most exceptional young founders and future entrepreneurs. Each year, we select 30 individuals who are already shaping the future or about to do so. They become part of an exclusive network of visionaries, investors, and builders who redefine what innovation means.
What it truly means to be a Gamechanger
What it truly means to be a Gamechanger
Gamechanger is a recognition reserved for those who move industries forward. It represents more than achievement; it is proof of what you have built and a challenge to go even further.
Gamechanger is a recognition reserved for those who move industries forward. It represents more than achievement; it is proof of what you have built and a challenge to go even further.
To be a Gamechanger means standing among the sharpest minds, where ambition becomes action and ideas grow into real influence. It is also about gaining access to people and spaces that few ever reach, and joining a circle of peers who redefine what innovation and leadership mean in Europe.
To be a Gamechanger means standing among the sharpest minds, where ambition becomes action and ideas grow into real influence. It is also about gaining access to people and spaces that few ever reach, and joining a circle of peers who redefine what innovation and leadership mean in Europe.
What you get as a GameChanger
What you get as a GameChanger
What you get as a
GameChanger
Visibility
Visibility
Official START Gamechanger listing + short profile on the START website.
Visibility
Official START Gamechanger listing + short profile on the START website.
Top-tier peer community
Top-tier peer community
access experienced peers, practical feedback, and meaningful collaborations to accelerate your journey.
Top-tier peer community
access experienced peers, practical feedback, and meaningful collaborations to accelerate your journey.
Dedicated START Summit track
Dedicated START Summit track
unlocks invite-only rooms - from the closed-door Forum to a private VC lunch with leading funds.
Dedicated START Summit track
unlocks invite-only rooms - from the closed-door Forum to a private VC lunch with leading funds.
Access to START Summit
Access to START Summit
Experience START Summit and all its benefits with a complementary START Summit ticket.
Access to START Summit
Experience START Summit and all its benefits with a complementary START Summit ticket.
The Minds Behind What’s Next
We are searching for founders, innovators and researchers who turn ambition into real progress. Whether you are leading a rapidly growing startup, developing a prototype or pursuing breakthrough research, you share one trait: the drive to shape what comes next. We value precision, persistence and the courage to push boundaries.
The ones who build the future
think differently.
The ones who build the future
think differently.
The ones who build
the future
think differently.
Every Gamechanger embodies a mindset that goes beyond ambition.
It is a way of thinking defined by courage, clarity and the will to create lasting impact.
Gamechangers stand out because they are among the best of the best –
individuals whose ideas and actions have the power to shape the future more than anyone else.
Every Gamechanger embodies a mindset that goes beyond ambition.
It is a way of thinking defined by courage, clarity and the will to create lasting impact.
Gamechangers stand out because they are among the best of the best –
individuals whose ideas and actions have the power to shape the future more than anyone else.
Every Gamechanger embodies a mindset that goes beyond ambition.
It is a way of thinking defined by courage, clarity and the will to create lasting impact.
Gamechangers stand out because they are among the best of the best –
individuals whose ideas and actions have the power to shape the future more than anyone else.
Drive
You move first, stay focused and never wait for permission.
Vision
You recognize what others overlook and turn ideas into momentum.
Character
You stay curious, collaborate with intention and lift others along the way.
Integrity
You build with purpose, stay true to your values and lead by example.
Think you're ready?
Think you're ready?
Should you consider yourself to be among the most promising founders and innovators, we invite you to apply. Each year, thirty individuals are selected to join the program and receive full access to START Summit, including a complimentary ticket. If you have already purchased your Summit ticket and are later chosen as a Gamechanger, we will of course refund your ticket in full.
Should you consider yourself to be among the most promising founders and innovators, we invite you to apply. Each year, thirty individuals are selected to join the program and receive full access to START Summit, including a complimentary ticket. If you have already purchased your Summit ticket and are later chosen as a Gamechanger, we will of course refund your ticket in full.
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Who can apply?
Founders, innovators, and exceptional students aged 18–30 who are shaping what’s next.
Do I need a startup?
No. Exceptional ideas and research projects also qualify.
What’s the selection process?
The START Global committee evaluates based on innovation, impact, and fit.
Who can apply?
Founders, innovators, and exceptional students aged 18–30 who are shaping what’s next.
Do I need a startup?
No. Exceptional ideas and research projects also qualify.
What’s the selection process?
The START Global committee evaluates based on innovation, impact, and fit.
Who can apply?
Founders, innovators, and exceptional students aged 18–30 who are shaping what’s next.
Do I need a startup?
No. Exceptional ideas and research projects also qualify.
What’s the selection process?
The START Global committee evaluates based on innovation, impact, and fit.
When do applications close?
28th of February
What is START Summit
It's a place where Innovators alike meet and take the future to the present. To learn more, use the menu at the top.
What if I already have a Ticket for the Summit?
No worries - if you’re chosen as one of our 30 Gamechangers we’ll refund the full cost of your ticket to your Bank account.
When do applications close?
28th of February
What is START Summit
It's a place where Innovators alike meet and take the future to the present. To learn more, use the menu at the top.
What if I already have a Ticket for the Summit?
No worries - if you’re chosen as one of our 30 Gamechangers we’ll refund the full cost of your ticket to your Bank account.
When do applications close?
28th of February
What is START Summit
It's a place where Innovators alike meet and take the future to the present. To learn more, use the menu at the top.
What if I already have a Ticket for the Summit?
No worries - if you’re chosen as one of our 30 Gamechangers we’ll refund the full cost of your ticket to your Bank account.