They will compete in front of the audience of the largest business event in Central Europe – the European Economic Congress – gathered in the International Congress Centre in Katowice, as well as viewers following the LIVE coverage of the competition on computers, tablets and smart phones, thus increasing chances for a company to attract an investor or a business partner, and catch the interest of media.
As well as the year, we also award the Internet users' prize, in which the winning entry is selected by online voting.
Here is a full list of finalists competing in EEC Startup Challenge 2026 in particular categories:
4BUSINESS – solutions for business
4CLIENT – solutions for people
4EARTH – positive impact economy
4TECH – technologies of the future
Presentations of the Finalists and the results of the competition (ceremonial Gala) scheduled for 23 April 2026, taking place during the European Economic Congress (22-24 April 2026).