Deadline Approaching for European and Israeli Start-ups Wishing to Pitch at Sept. 29-30 MedTech Summit

 The European Tech Tour's 2010 Medtech Summit, to be held September  29-30 in Lausanne, Switzerland, promises to
pair the most promising early and later stage growth companies with representatives from leading
cross-border venture capital and global corporate firms. The funds that will be present at the Tour
represent over €10 billion worth of investment capital.
 
Medtech start-ups based in Europe, including Israel, Turkey and Russia are urged to apply.

Start-ups can register to compete to become one of 25 finalists by clicking here. Applicants must submit a company profile, business plan and draft presentation together with the registration form.  Finalists will be chosen from a pool of over 250applicants.  The application deadline is  July 23. 
 
Selection criteria 
Applicants will be assessed on the uniqueness of their technology, the strength of their business
model, vision, capability to execute on the business plan and the quality and track record of their
management. Submissions will be reviewed by the selection committee, which is comprised of 20
senior business leaders from various backgrounds including venture capital, technology, research and
economic promotion.
 

Why apply?
The selected 25 finalists will have twenty minutes to present their business plans to high level 
investors from the global venture capital and technology industry, service providers and academics.  In
addition, they will benefit from networking opportunities, local and international media exposure and
potential opportunities to secure funding.
 
About the European Tech Tour
The European Tech Tour Association (ETT) was founded in Geneva in 1998 in response to the
growing interest in emerging technology companies in various European regions. ETT is an
independent, not-for-profit organisation composed of key contributors to the high technology industry.
For further information click here.