BEAMLINE'S BREAKTHROUGH
Cleantech Capital Day | May 19 - 20
Pitching Competition
Pitching Competition
What are we looking for?
- The most promising impact startups with breakthrough potential who want to have the opportunity to pitch in front of a tightly high-level, investor-populated crowd.
- Solutions that combine deep technological innovation with tangible sustainability impact.
- Early-stage and growth-stage companies working across materials, energy, AI, climate tech, and other relevant verticals.
- Startups that demonstrate scalability, strong business models, and the potential to attract follow-on investment.
The main prize is a €100,000+ syndicate investment from Beamline and its partners.
Beamline's Breakthrough Competition – Timeline
Now – May 1
Submit your 2-minute video pitch.
May 2 – May 9
Jury reviews and selects the Top 20+ startups.
May 12
Announcing semi-finalists, who will pitch live @ Cleantech Capital Day
Meanwhile
Get ready: receive pitch guidelines,
promotion begins.
promotion begins.
May 20
Live pitching semi-finals
Live pitching finals
Winners announcedBeamline's Breakthrough is designed to spotlight the most resilient,
resourceful, and revolutionary impact innovators.
The winners of the 12th Nordic Cleantech Open –
Competition 2024
Competition 2024
FAQ – Beamline's Breakthrough Competition
Early-stage and growth-stage cleantech startups working on impactful, scalable solutions in fields like energy, materials, AI, sustainability and beyond.
No. Participation in the competition is completely free.
A 2-minute pitch video and fill out the form on this page.
Necessary pitch deck parts
Video quality tips
Must-Have:
Platform - YouTube
Pitching language
The pitch should be in English.
Example process of how the recording could be done via Zoom HERE.
- Problem
- Solution
- Business model, customers
- Competition + Competitive
- Market potential
- Traction/market validation (IP etc)
- Financials
- Team
- Ask
Video quality tips
Must-Have:
- Clear audio – Use headphones or a mic if possible.
- Good lighting – Natural light or a bright room.
- Stable video – Avoid shaking; use a stable surface.
- Visible face – We want to connect with the founder(s).
- Reading off a script with no eye contact.
- Overproduced with flashy effects – keep it authentic.
- Background noise or distractions.
Platform - YouTube
- Upload your video to YouTube and share the link to the video in the application.
- Make sure that from the pitch video, we can see your pitch deck slides and the presenter (in the small window).
Pitching language
The pitch should be in English.
Example process of how the recording could be done via Zoom HERE.
The submission deadline is May 1.
A panel of investors, cleantech experts and ecosystem players will evaluate the videos, applications and select the Top 30 startups.
You’ll pitch live at the semi-finals on May 20 during the Cleantech Capital Day conference and have a chance to reach the final round on the main stage.
Yes, if selected for the semi-finals, your team should be present in Tallinn on May 20 for the live pitch @ Cleantech Capital Day.
Absolutely! You’ll connect with investors, partners, and fellow founders throughout the day - especially during Beamline’s After-Hours event.
Cleantech Capital Day is an annual event. This year, for the first time, it is happening in Tallinn.
Explore here Cleantech Capital Day AGENDA & more.
Explore here Cleantech Capital Day AGENDA & more.
