WIN $10M+
in prizes

HUGE VISIBILITY, PITCH THOUSANDS, RAISE FUNDS FROM THE BEST
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Delphi PRO
Mentorship
Finalist Report
$500k in funding
To be revealed soon
Accelerator Program
Mentorship
PR/ Visibility
$250k in funding
To be revealed soon
Accelerator Program
Office Space
Accelerator Program
300k credits
$200K in Funding
$200k in funding
$200k in funding
TV SHOW
$250k in funding
$50k+ Scholarships
Mentorship
Solana Incubation
Accelerator Program
$250k in funding
$200k in funding
Pro Listing
Mentorship
$100k in grant
Accelerator Program
Prediction market
Scholarship
$200k funding
Accelerator program
Media Grants
To be revealed soon
to be revealed soon
$1M Grant in Cloud Credits
$100,000 in funding + Accelerator Program
to be revealed soon
Mentoring
Free pod, flights & hotel at FBS
More coming soon...

The Paris Blockchain Week Startup Competition, "Start in block", attracts top startups, entrepreneurs and investors.
Applications are closed. You can now secure a Startup Ticket and join the VC deal flow!

Held during PBW’s Investors and Founders Day, it showcases cutting-edge Web3 projects and entry to the competition is free!

In 2025, over 1000 startups applied, with the top 100 reviewed by investors, and the final 12 pitching live to a jury.

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2025 Sponsors

Prize by
Meet the Drapers

4 of the 10 finalists will have the chance to pitch on season 6 of Meet The Drapers TV Show, shoot during Investors Day (March 20th). Session 6 will be aired in May. Semi-finals will be held in Silicon Valley, where a finalist will receive at least a $1m investor from Tim Draper.

2025 $10+ Million Prizes

Research subscription to each of the top 3 winners of the Startup Competition
Delphi PRO
Mentorship from Draper ASSociates for selected finalist team
Mentorship
Pitchbook report featuring the finalists of Start in Block
Finalist Report
$500K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$500k in funding
To be reveal soon
To be revealed soon
Acceleration Program Fast Track
Accelerator Program
Mentorship from TRGC team to one of the winner
Mentorship
PR & Visibility for the Winners of Start in Block
PR/ Visibility
$250K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$250k in funding
To be revealed soon
To be revealed soon
Fast-track interview to the Most Valuable Builder program (MVB)
Accelerator Program
Office Space by BNB Chain at Station F to one or more of the finalists
Office Space
Acceleration Program fast track
Accelerator Program
$25,000 in AWS Activate Credits valid for 2 years to each of the 12 finalists
300k credits
$200K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$200K in Funding
$200K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$200k in funding
$200K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$200k in funding
Fast track to Killer Whales TV show
TV SHOW
$200K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$250k in funding
Hero Training program's tuition covered for at least 3 finalists
$50k+ Scholarships
Mentorship from Leadblock Bitpanda Ventures team
Mentorship
Solana Incubation Program
Solana Incubation
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
$250K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$250k in funding
$200K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$200k in funding
Pro Listing for one or more of Start in Block finalists
Pro Listing
Mentorship from Halo Capital for one of the finalist
Mentorship
$100k grant for next Crypto for Good Fund
$100k in grant
Accelerator Program
Accelerator Program
Prediction market
Prediction market
Hire Smart, Upskill Fast with free access to the learning platform for Crypto
Scholarship
$200K funding opportunity as a soft commitment for finalists
$200k funding
accelerator program
Accelerator program
Media grants to one of the winners worth $50K
Media Grants
To be revealed soon
To be revealed soon
to be revealed soon
to be revealed soon
$1M grant in cloud credits, distributed across finalists
$1M Grant in Cloud Credits
$100k funding package in services + Accelerator Program
$100,000 in funding + Accelerator Program
to be revealed soon
to be revealed soon
Mentoring
Mentoring
A complimentary pod at the Future Blockchain Summit, along with covered flight and accommodation for the trip for 1 winner.
Free pod, flights & hotel at FBS
More coming soon...

2025 Partners

Want to join this elite group? With up to $10B in VC AUM and $10M in prizes, grants, and funding, there's a lot on the line!

*Eligibility criteria: Companies with less than $5 million in funding raised. Age: Less than 4 years

Prize by
Meet the Drapers

4 of the 10 finalists will have the chance to pitch on season 6 of Meet The Drapers TV Show, shoot during Investors Day (March 20th). Session 6 will be aired in May. Semi-finals will be held in Silicon Valley, where a finalist will receive at least a $1m investor from Tim Draper.

2024 saw some of the biggest names in the industry
contribute to this competition

$200k in Funding
via NEO EcoBoost and EcoFund Fast Track
$2M in Funding
opportunity from RockawayX
Pro Listing
opportunity on Bit2Me
Listing & Mentoring
opportunity from Bitpanda.
$2M Credits
Opportunity for 4 winners to be accelerated
Accelerations
programs by Consensys Scale, for any eligible startup (up to 20)
$300k AWS Credits
for the 10 finalists ($25k each) and more
Accelerator program
fast track application for CMC Labs
$135k in Funding
opportunity via CV Labs Accelerator Fast Track
Market Report
to featured 10 finalists of StartInBlock
$400k in Funding
opportunity from Blockwall Capital
Killer Whales Show
for up to 4 winners fast-tracked into the shortlist
100k GRANT
Grant opportunity by iExec
Office Space
Space B by BNB Chain, at Station F
400k Credits
TDMM Credits
75k Credits
Launchpad Program for 3 winners
Mentorship, etc..
Mentorship, free tickets, and speaking opportunities at IFF
$100k in Funding
opportunity via Outlier Ventures IC fast track
$1M - TV Show
$300K Grant
funding opportunity from XRPL Accelerator
$200k in Funding
opportunity from Mirana Ventures & Mantle Ecofund
$100K Grant
funding opportunity via XRPL Accelerator - Launch Program
Dubai Market Access
Flight, Hotel, Free exhibition stand and more...
$200k in Funding
opportunity from Mirana Ventures & Mantle Ecofund
$200k in Funding
Blockchain Founders Fund
$200k in Funding
opportunity from Morningstar Ventures
$1M in Funding
opportunity via Foresight X fast track, for 5 Startups
$1M in Funding
opportunity from v3ntures
$100k Fellowship
fast track by OrangeDAO
$90k in Scholarship
for Hero Training program by Draper University
$50k Media Grant
$200k in Funding
opportunity from Lbank Labs
$100k Grant
opportunity from Mercy Corps Ventures - Crypto for Good Fund
$50k in Startup Booths
for the 10 finalists, on the Investors Day
More coming soon...

Pitch and convince

500+ VCs, Accelerators, Angels, and DAOs to back your project!

Gain priceless exposure

in front of thousands of people on the master stage!

Be one of 3 winners

prizes, funding, and grants from industry leaders.

Startups: Show the world what you're made of

Join the competition and:
  • Gain exposure to 500+ top VCs, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and the Web3 ecosystem.
  • Receive coaching, feedback, and challenges from Web3 experts.
  • Explore funding opportunities from reputable investors.
  • Network directly with investors via our app for 1:1 meetings.
  • Test your solution and sharpen your pitching skills.
  • Compete for grants and prizes from sponsors, including free credits, coaching, devices, legal advice, and more!
If you win:
  • Finalists get a booth at the 2026 PBW Startup Village.
  • Winners get a booth and speaking slot at PBW 2027
  • Access exclusive VIP investor events.
  • Pitch to thousands on PBW's closing day!
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How it works

1 - Application

Open exclusively to early-stage Web3 startups.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Funding: Companies with less than $5 million in funding raised.
  • Age: Less than 4 years old.

2 - selection

Investors will select the 12 finalists to pitch, via the Top100 deal-flow.

Feedback Opportunity: Investors provide tips and feedback to the selected projects.

Finalist Announcement: The top 12 finalists will be officially announced on March 25th.

3 - startup pitch

Founder Presentations: 12 Finalist founders will pitch their startup.

Q&A: Following each pitch, there will be a short Q&A session.

Jury's Insights: The jury's experts will share their views and ranking.

1-1 Discussions: Investors will have the opportunity for separate in-depth chat with the founders.

4 - Finals

Pitching Opportunity: The three winning founders will have the opportunity to pitch in front of Paris Blockchain Week Summit attendees.

Final Jury Evaluation: The last jury will evaluate the pitches and elect the final winner.

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In 2025 there were 3 tracks to compete in

AI
DeFI
Gaming & Consumer

Our 2025 Jury

MEET THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS WINNERS

2025

Glider: your crypto investment portfolio, automated.
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Almanax: An AI Security Engineer fixing security vulnerabilities in blockchain code.
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EarnOs: Transforming the digital ad industry with zkTLS.
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2024

CrossCurve: Enabling low-slippage cross-chain swaps of any assets (LSTs, Stables, Curve LPs) in one click utilizing Curve's deep liquidity pools ($2B+ TVL).

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Bitstack: Democratizing access to Bitcoin is critical to wealth creation and economic freedom. Bitstack was founded to empower everyone to take control of their money.

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Reveel: The Global Omnichain Payments ID for Everyone. Connecting people across borders & networks, with one-click cross-chain payments.

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Zyfi: Building the best
on-chain experiences. Powered by Native AA and Intents.

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2023

Xverse: A specialized Bitcoin wallet designed for effortless interaction with Bitcoin NFTs and Web3 services.

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Bubblemap: Visualizing DeFi with real-time data and mapping tools, helping users navigate the Web3 ecosystem.

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Staex.io: Fast, low-cost cross-chain trading with seamless access to decentralized liquidity.
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‍Find out more

Investors: Be the first to discover the next big web3 startup

Get a PBW investor ticket and:
  • Be the first to invest early in web3 startups with high potential.
  • Get exclusive access to 100+ screened startup decks.
  • Be part of the startup competition and help choose the 12 finalists who'll pitch on Investors Day.
  • Connect and discuss tech and deals with 500+ founders and other investors.
  • Join the pitch sessions from the 12 finalists and hear what the experts have to say.
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Sponsor: Why just watch from the sidelines when you can SPONSOR the action?

As a sponsor, you’ll position your brand at the intersection of innovation and opportunity, creating lasting connections with blockchain’s boldest founders.
Be a Jury Member
  • Join our jury to engage with cutting-edge startups, share your expertise, and position your brand as a thought leader while building strong connections with founders and investors.
Sponsor Your Track
  • Boost your brand’s visibility and credibility by sponsoring a specific category, aligning with innovation, and making a tailored, lasting impact.
Offer a Prize
  • Amplify your brand by offering bespoke prizes that engage top startups, expand your reach, and spark valuable collaborations.
Gain Deal-Flow Access
  • Unlock exclusive access to detailed insights on participating startups and talents, ideal for strategic partnerships and collaborations in Web3.
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