The startup the people choose
Juries hear pitches. People have favorites. Every startup has fans: users, clients, friends and everyone who believes in the team. In this category, they choose the winner. Voting is online and open to all. On November 26, the winning founder steps into the spotlight at Hour of Fame.
Who can apply
Any working startup can apply. Startup Alley exhibitors, teams from the festival’s pitch formats and startups with a Startup pass are welcome too.
You’ll need a live product or prototype that voters can see or try. Your startup can be at any stage, from MVP to scaling. You can take part from any country: we only ask one of the founders to come to Hour of Fame in Tashkent on November 26.
The organizing committee selects the finalists from all applications. Then anyone can choose their favorite in an online vote.
How the winner is chosen
- The organizing committee reviews all applications and selects the finalists.
- From November 18 to 25, anyone can vote for their favorite on the festival website.
- Each person votes once and confirms the vote by email.
Timeline
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| November 10–17 | Applications open |
| November 18 | We announce the finalists on the website |
| November 18–25 | Online voting |
| November 26 | We announce the winner at Hour of Fame |
Prize
A ticket to Slush 2027, with travel included.