ready…steady…grow!

with the startup innovation hub program!🔥

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? This is your chance to pitch and showcase your product innovation to the attention of senior decision-makers in the European merchant payment ecosystem and turn your vision into reality!

💡 why should you join mpe 2025?

As part of mpe mission to foster innovation and connect the most promising startups with leading merchants and investors, mpe provides special packages for startup companies (Companies no older than three years at the time of the registration):

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Offer 1: Discounted conference pass for startups
Startups can access exclusive discounted tickets to mpe 2025. We understand that travel and accommodation add up, so we’re offering a reduction in conference pass prices to help manage these costs. Startups can register to mpe with a 50% discount (1.750 EUR/pass). Please fill out the form here to claim your start-up discount.
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Offer 2: Pitch opportunity with a complimentary pass
Apply for the startups’ pitch - The innovation hub competition! Startup dragon's den, where innovation meets opportunity. If your startup is short-listed to pitch, you’ll receive a complimentary conference pass; see the conditions and benefits in the below section. The innovation hub competition will be recorded, providing you with valuable marketing content to showcase your brand.
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Offer 3: The biggest opportunities and savings unfold in the startup combo package
- Two conference passes to mpe 2025, a dedicated table/kiosk and branding space in the startup innovation hub exhibition
- A priority seat in dedicated roundtable discussions, where you can network with key merchants and corporate leaders
- An option to apply for the startup’s pitch - The innovation hub competition! (If your startup is short-listed to pitch, you’ll receive a complimentary conference pass;; see the conditions and benefits here).
- Special price on additional passes (1.000 EUR/each)
- Access to an online pre-conference webinar to meet with experts and discuss the event's focus
- Assistance with scheduling three meetings with potential clients or partners at the conference
- Social media coverage before, during and after the conference
- All for a budget-friendly price of 6.000 EUR.

get in touch with our sponsorship team for more information at spons@merchantpaymentsecosystem.com

innovation hub supporting partner

Social Wisdom Consulting Agency, innovation hub supporting partner is here to keep you informed about events happening before and during the conference.

if you've got the passion, we've got the stage!🔥

calling all startups to join the innovation hub competition 🔥

Have you got a groundbreaking idea? Welcome to innovation hub! Startup dragon's den, where innovation meets opportunity. We're looking for the boldest payment entrepreneurs to step into the spotlight and showcase their business ideas for a shot at funding, mentorship, and unbeatable connections.

Welcome to innovation hub! Startup dragon's den, where innovation meets opportunity. We're looking for the boldest payment entrepreneurs to step into the spotlight and showcase their business ideas for a shot at funding, mentorship, and unbeatable connections.

💡 why apply?

Don't miss out – apply now and secure your spot in the innovation hub!

🛑 Deadline: Fri February 21, 2025, 12:00 PM CET

🌍 Open to: Innovative "game-changing" start-up payment companies (criteria in the submission below)

Your moment is now, apply here!

innovation hub's how and when! a refined concept

Startups would be able to pitch and showcase ideas for improving merchant payments in front of the jury and the industry's most distinguished audience. But it is the jury's selection of the three most innovative startups that will make it to the main stage the next day and have the opportunity to win the best startup innovation award!

When: conference day 1 (March 18, 2025), afternoon sessions

Format: Startup pitch - 7. min. Pitch and 7. min.Q&A

Beginning with keynotes & a panel discussion with senior industry stakeholders, the session continues with the innovation hub final.

A jury's selection of the three most innovative startups from the previous day will continue in the battle to gain the title of "Best startup innovation". This time the audience and jury will choose the winner via a live voting process. The winner of the mpe innovation award will be announced at the prestigious mpe awards and proclaimed "Best startup innovation".

When: conference day 2 (March 19, 2025), morning plenary sessions

Format: Startup pitch - 7. min. Pitch and 7. min.Q&A

submit your entry here