THE DROP PRESENTS
TheDrop50
A startup competition for the movers, builders, thinkers, and troublemakers
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ABOUT THEDROP50
Pale blue dot are looking for the 50 most promising pre-seed and seed-stage startups in Europe — and we’re giving them a stage.
TheDrop50 is your chance to join the most ambitious founders, operators, and investors at The Drop — for free.
Applications open: Now
Deadline to apply: 31st July 2025
Winners announced: Late August / Early September
The Drop: 16-18 September
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
A free ticket to The Drop
Europe’s top summit for bold early-stage founders.
An exclusive startup-investor lunch
The day before The Drop – a chance to build real relationships, not just pitch decks.
Recognition
As one of the top early-stage companies in Europe.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
– Pre-seed or seed stage startups
– Startups with less than €1M in equity funding
– Impactful, high-potential, and early