burning heroes

Orion

pitch competition

Lisbon

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burning heroes

pitch competition

Lisbon

Take part in the top 2025 startup event in Lisbon! Get public recognition for your early-stage startup, find investors and advisors.

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ABOUT

Burning Heroes is the first startup awards created by founders for founders! Our mission is to help early-stage startups reveal their potential.

We know how hard it is to start from scratch: idea validation, team building, seeking market fit, go-to-market strategy, wait lists, early adopters’ community... it’s tough. This is why we want to network with the best teams and share our experience.

Apply now to get the chance to be noticed by top advisers and investors and to join our Burning Heroes community!

ABOUT

Burning Heroes is the first startup awards created by founders for founders! Our mission is to help early-stage startups reveal their potential.

We know how hard it is to start from scratch: idea validation, team building, seeking market fit, go-to-market strategy, wait lists, early adopters’ community... it’s tough. This is why we want to network with the best teams and share our experience.

Apply now to get the chance to be noticed by top advisers and investors and to join our Burning Heroes community!

ORION

Orion is a venture studio built by founders, for founders. The studio teams up with top-tier serial entrepreneurs with proven success in the local market specializing in B2B SaaS and AI to create and scale businesses that take on the world.

Orion provides funding and brings in top-tier expertise, and hands-on operational support, so founders can laser-focus on growing their dream company.

orioncollective.vc

Nominations

Best business model

—Business Model
—Market Size
—Sales & Marketing

Best product

—Tech Maturity
—Usability & Design
—Product Adoption

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BEST PRE-SEED CONCEPT

— Bold Idea & Innovation
— Market Potential
— Founding Team & Execution

Categories of cases

Best business model

—Business Model
—Market Size
—Sales & Marketing

Best product

—Tech Maturity
—Usability & Design
—Product Adoption

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BEST PRE-SEED CONCEPT

— Bold Idea & Innovation
— Market Potential
— Founding Team & Execution

timeline

up to

Mar 3, 2025

Apply for the competition as a startup founder. Include your pitch deck, tell us about your strengths, what problems you’ve solved and what difficulties you were able to overcome.

Mar 10, 2025

We carefully study and evaluate your pitch decks and select the best startups. Top 5 startups will get invitations to the Live Pitch.

Mar 14, 2025

Live Pitch sessions in front of the Burning Heroes jury in Fintech House, Lisbon. The announcement of the Top 3 startups in the following categories: Best Business Model, Best Product, and Best Pre-Seed Concept.

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What  you  get

Media featuring

Top-investors' feedback

Free personal advising session with experts from the jury

Personal pricing and promo codes from our partners

Warm access to VCs

Membership in our closed community

Team

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contact@burningheroes.com

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FAQ

Can any startup participate, regardless of the type of activity?

Yes, any startup can take part in the contest from any field of activity. Whether high-tech innovation, IT, or production, we welcome projects that are ready to present themselves to the world.

Do I have to pay to participate in this contest?

No, participation in our contest is free! We do not take any additional financial contributions from our competitors.

What will the participation in this contest give me?

Each participant in the contest will receive a chance to be seen. Top 15 startups will get valuable feedback from our judges -top VCs, accelerators, and experts from TOP companies. Winners will get up to 3 free individual consultations with an expert among the jury members, access to a closed community, as well as mentions in the media!

If my pitch deck is raw or under-developed and I know I won't win, should I still participate?

We recommend applying even if you are not confident in your deck. We pay much more attention to your ability to grow based on the market fit, product design, and the technology you are leveraging. If we can see this we will help you to improve your pitch and materials.

Will there be certificates, diplomas, or marks for participants and winners?

In addition to the experience, each participant will receive a unique diploma that states you took part in our startup contest. Winners will also receive an electronic badge that can be put on their website or mobile application as a sign of distinction for successfully passing our difficult but certainly interesting startup contest!

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Which countries are allowed to participate in the pitch competition?

We accept startups from any country and region. The contest is offline, make sure that you can attend the final event in person.