Startups that successfully advance to the final round will have the opportunity to engage with global investment leaders, including 500 Global, TechStars, and other VC Funds who have already recognised Tbilisi as a regional startup hub. In-person session will be hosted on September, 28 in Hausart Plaza, Tbilisi.

Startups from any country can participate in the competition; however, a prerequisite is the ability to attend the final Pitch session in person. The competition follows the traditional Burning Heroes format, encompassing three categories: Market Fit, Innovation, and Product Design. To learn about the selection criteria and to apply for participation, please visit the official competition website.

The upcoming stops on Burning Heroes' global offline expansion will include the tech capital of the World - San Francisco, and a preeminent tech investment hub - London. For the Burning Heroes Founders Association, this marks a significant stride towards its mission: uniting talented and hardworking people to enhance the world through innovation. "We firmly believe that strong personal connections have the potential to break down barriers for startups and society in general. This is precisely why the chance to engage in person is so deeply meaningful to us," says Anna Deynego, Burning Heroes founder and CEO.

Established in August 2022, the Burning Heroes Founders Association has achieved remarkable milestones. The association has successfully organised two impactful startup competitions — one with a global focus and another centred on Africa. Additionally, the team has conducted a case study competition for product managers and hosted a legal conference tailored for startups. The community ecosystem now includes over 200 innovative startups spanning the globe.

Burning Heroes has developed a robust network of top world venture investors and tech giants, including AWS, 500 Global, Plug and Play, TechStars, Fort Ross, and others. Since its inception, the association has operated as a fully non-profit initiative, driven by the volunteer contribution of talented and hardworking people committed to catalysing global transformation.

The concept of pitch sessions is rooted in the belief that live sessions will foster robust startup-investor connections, which will create a substantial impact on the local ecosystems of the competition-hosting cities, as well as on the broader global startup landscape.